Composer

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Heinz Holliger

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1956

Average_duration

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12:09

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

'Songs after Christian Morgenstern (6)' is a composition by Swiss composer Heinz Holliger. The piece was composed in 2008 and premiered on September 28, 2008, at the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland. The composition consists of six movements, each based on a poem by German poet Christian Morgenstern. The first movement, "The Lobster Quadrille," is a playful and whimsical piece that features a lively and syncopated rhythm. The second movement, "The Owl and the Pussycat," is a slow and melancholic piece that features a haunting melody played by the clarinet. The third movement, "The Dandelion," is a light and airy piece that features a delicate and intricate interplay between the clarinet and piano. The fourth movement, "The Fish," is a dark and brooding piece that features a dissonant and unsettling melody played by the clarinet. The fifth movement, "The Snail," is a slow and contemplative piece that features a simple and repetitive melody played by the piano. The final movement, "The Moon," is a mystical and ethereal piece that features a dreamy and atmospheric melody played by the clarinet. Overall, 'Songs after Christian Morgenstern (6)' is a diverse and engaging composition that showcases Holliger's skill as a composer. The piece features a wide range of moods and styles, from playful and whimsical to dark and brooding, and is characterized by its intricate interplay between the clarinet and piano.

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