Composer

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José María Sánchez-Verdú

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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2005 - 2007

Average_duration

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14:33

"Elogio del horizonte" is a contemporary classical composition by Spanish composer José María Sánchez-Verdú. The piece was composed in 2005 and premiered on October 22, 2005, at the Auditorio Nacional de Música in Madrid, Spain. The composition is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement, titled "El horizonte como límite" (The horizon as a limit), is characterized by its use of dissonant harmonies and complex rhythms. The movement begins with a slow, atmospheric introduction that gradually builds in intensity before giving way to a frenzied section featuring rapid-fire rhythms and jagged melodies. The movement ends with a return to the atmospheric opening material, creating a sense of circularity and unity. The second movement, titled "El horizonte como umbral" (The horizon as a threshold), is more introspective in nature. The movement features a haunting melody played by the solo violin, which is then echoed and developed by the other instruments in the ensemble. The harmonies in this movement are more consonant than in the first movement, creating a sense of calm and introspection. The final movement, titled "El horizonte como paisaje" (The horizon as a landscape), is the most expansive and grandiose of the three. The movement begins with a slow, majestic introduction that gradually builds in intensity before giving way to a fast and frenetic section featuring complex rhythms and intricate counterpoint. The movement ends with a return to the majestic opening material, creating a sense of resolution and closure. Overall, "Elogio del horizonte" is a complex and challenging composition that showcases Sánchez-Verdú's mastery of contemporary classical techniques. The piece is characterized by its use of dissonant harmonies, complex rhythms, and intricate counterpoint, as well as its expansive and grandiose soundscapes.

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