Composer

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Tom Cipullo

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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10:11

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

'Long Island Songs' is a song cycle composed by Tom Cipullo in 2009. The cycle was premiered on May 3, 2009, at the Long Island Composers Alliance concert in Huntington, New York. The cycle consists of five movements, each of which is based on a poem by a Long Island poet. The first movement, "The Fisherman," is based on a poem by Walt Whitman. The music is characterized by a flowing, lyrical melody that evokes the sea and the rhythm of the waves. The second movement, "The Old House," is based on a poem by Grace Hazard Conkling. The music is more introspective and melancholy, with a haunting melody that reflects the nostalgia and longing of the poem. The third movement, "The Beach at Night," is based on a poem by Robert Pinsky. The music is dark and brooding, with a sense of foreboding that reflects the ominous imagery of the poem. The fourth movement, "The Wind," is based on a poem by Muriel Rukeyser. The music is characterized by a swirling, gusting melody that evokes the power and unpredictability of the wind. The final movement, "The Sea," is based on a poem by John Ashbery. The music is grand and majestic, with a soaring melody that reflects the vastness and beauty of the sea. Throughout the cycle, Cipullo's music is characterized by a sensitivity to the text and a deep understanding of the emotions and themes expressed in each poem. The cycle is a testament to the rich literary tradition of Long Island and a celebration of the natural beauty of the region.

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