Composer

:

Karlheinz Stockhausen

Genre

:

Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1986

Average_duration

:

26:18

Movement_count

:

29

Movement ....

Karlheinz Stockhausen's "The 7 Songs of the Days" is a cycle of seven vocal pieces composed between 1978 and 1980. The cycle was premiered in 1984 in Milan, Italy, and each song is dedicated to a day of the week. The seven songs are titled "Lucifer's Dance," "Lucifer's Requiem," "Lucifer's Ascension," "Lucifer's Farewell," "Lucifer's Dream," "Lucifer's Vision," and "Lucifer's Paradise." The cycle is characterized by Stockhausen's use of complex vocal techniques, including sprechgesang (a style of singing that lies between speaking and singing), whispering, and extended vocal techniques such as glissandi and multiphonics. The vocal parts are accompanied by electronic music, which includes synthesized sounds and pre-recorded vocal samples. Each song in the cycle has its own unique character and mood. "Lucifer's Dance" is a lively and rhythmic piece, while "Lucifer's Requiem" is a mournful and somber work. "Lucifer's Ascension" is a soaring and uplifting piece, while "Lucifer's Farewell" is a reflective and introspective work. "Lucifer's Dream" is a surreal and otherworldly piece, while "Lucifer's Vision" is a dramatic and intense work. Finally, "Lucifer's Paradise" is a serene and peaceful piece that brings the cycle to a close. Overall, "The 7 Songs of the Days" is a complex and challenging work that showcases Stockhausen's innovative approach to composition and his mastery of vocal and electronic music. The cycle is a testament to Stockhausen's unique vision and his ability to push the boundaries of contemporary music.

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