Composer

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Luca Francesconi

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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2004

Average_duration

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24:43

"Rest" is a contemporary classical composition by Italian composer Luca Francesconi. It was composed in 2011 and premiered on October 28, 2011, at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy. The piece is divided into three movements and has a total duration of approximately 25 minutes. The first movement, titled "Lento," is characterized by slow, sustained chords in the strings and woodwinds, creating a sense of stillness and contemplation. The music gradually builds in intensity, with the addition of percussion and brass, before subsiding back into a quiet, reflective mood. The second movement, "Allegro," is much more energetic and rhythmic, with driving percussion and syncopated rhythms in the strings and winds. The music is marked by sudden shifts in dynamics and tempo, creating a sense of urgency and restlessness. The final movement, "Adagio," returns to the slow, contemplative mood of the first movement, with long, sustained chords in the strings and woodwinds. The music gradually builds in intensity, with the addition of percussion and brass, before reaching a climactic moment of release. The piece ends with a quiet, peaceful coda. Overall, "Rest" is characterized by its use of contrasting moods and textures, as well as its exploration of the relationship between stillness and movement. The piece is notable for its use of extended techniques, such as glissandi and multiphonics, as well as its incorporation of electronic sounds and effects.

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