Composer

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Magnus Lindberg

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Courante

Compose Date

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1991

Average_duration

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11:52

Corrente is a contemporary classical composition by Finnish composer Magnus Lindberg. It was composed in 1991 and premiered on October 17, 1991, by the London Sinfonietta at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. The piece is part of a larger work called Kinetics, which was commissioned by the London Sinfonietta. Corrente is a single movement piece that lasts approximately 10 minutes. The title of the piece comes from the Italian word for "running," and the music reflects this sense of motion and energy. The piece is characterized by its fast tempo, complex rhythms, and intricate textures. The piece begins with a series of rapid, staccato notes played by the strings. This is followed by a series of syncopated rhythms played by the woodwinds and brass. The music builds in intensity, with the various sections of the orchestra playing off each other in a complex interplay of rhythms and melodies. As the piece progresses, the music becomes more frenzied, with the various sections of the orchestra playing faster and faster. The music reaches a climax with a series of explosive chords played by the entire orchestra. The piece then ends with a brief coda, in which the various sections of the orchestra play a series of rapid, ascending scales. Overall, Corrente is a dynamic and exciting piece of music that showcases Lindberg's skill as a composer. Its complex rhythms and intricate textures make it a challenging piece for performers, but its energy and intensity make it a thrilling experience for audiences.

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