Composer

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Robert Kurka

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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1955

Average_duration

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8:57

Julius Caesar, symphonic epilogue after Shakespeare, Op. 28 is a composition by American composer Robert Kurka. It was composed in 1953 and premiered on March 4, 1954, by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Rafael Kubelik. The composition is divided into three movements. The first movement, titled "The Death of Brutus," is a somber and mournful piece that reflects the tragic end of the character Brutus in Shakespeare's play. The second movement, titled "The Triumph of Caesar," is a triumphant and celebratory piece that reflects the victorious and powerful nature of Caesar. The final movement, titled "The Death of Caesar," is a dramatic and intense piece that reflects the assassination of Caesar and the chaos that ensues. Kurka's composition is characterized by its use of dissonance and unconventional harmonies, which reflect the tension and conflict present in Shakespeare's play. The use of percussion and brass instruments also adds to the dramatic and intense nature of the composition. Overall, Julius Caesar, symphonic epilogue after Shakespeare, Op. 28 is a powerful and emotional composition that effectively captures the themes and characters of Shakespeare's play.

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