Beat Furrer
FAMA
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Composer:Beat FurrerGenre:Avant-GardeStyle:Avant-Garde MusicCompose Date:2004 - 2005Average_duration:66:31Movement_count:8Movement ....FAMA is a contemporary classical composition by Swiss composer Beat Furrer. It was composed in 2005 and premiered on October 28, 2005, at the Donaueschingen Festival in Germany. The piece is written for a large ensemble consisting of 16 musicians, including a soprano soloist. FAMA is divided into three movements, each exploring different aspects of sound and texture. The first movement, titled "FAMA I," is characterized by its use of extended techniques, such as multiphonics and microtonal intervals. The music is sparse and fragmented, with the soprano soloist singing short, disjointed phrases that are echoed and distorted by the other instruments. The second movement, "FAMA II," is more rhythmic and energetic than the first. The music is built around a pulsing, syncopated rhythm that is gradually overlaid with complex polyrhythms and shifting accents. The soprano soloist sings longer, more lyrical lines that are woven into the intricate texture of the ensemble. The final movement, "FAMA III," is the most expansive and dramatic of the three. It begins with a slow, mournful melody played by the strings, which is gradually joined by the other instruments. The music builds to a climax, with the soprano soloist singing a soaring, impassioned melody over a dense, swirling texture of sound. The movement ends with a quiet, introspective coda that brings the piece to a gentle close. Overall, FAMA is a complex and challenging work that explores the boundaries of contemporary classical music. It is characterized by its use of extended techniques, intricate rhythms, and shifting textures, as well as its powerful emotional impact. The piece has been widely performed and recorded since its premiere, and it remains a significant work in the contemporary classical repertoire.More....