Composer

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Sofia Gubaidulina

Genre

:

Choral

Style

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Alleluia

Compose Date

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1990

First Performance

:

1990

Average_duration

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35:47

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

'Alleluia' is a composition for cello and bayan, composed by Sofia Gubaidulina in 1990. The piece was premiered on October 14, 1990, in Moscow, by cellist Natalia Gutman and bayan player Friedrich Lips. The composition consists of three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, titled "Lento," begins with a slow and mournful cello melody, accompanied by the bayan playing a series of chords. The cello gradually builds in intensity, with the bayan providing a steady, pulsing rhythm. The movement reaches a climax with a powerful cello solo, before fading away into a quiet, contemplative ending. The second movement, titled "Allegro," is a fast and energetic dance, with the cello and bayan trading off rapid-fire melodies. The movement is characterized by its playful and virtuosic nature, with both instruments showcasing their technical abilities. The final movement, titled "Lento," returns to the mournful and contemplative mood of the first movement. The cello plays a haunting melody, while the bayan provides a subtle, atmospheric accompaniment. The movement gradually builds in intensity, with the cello and bayan trading off solos, before reaching a powerful climax. The piece ends with a quiet, reflective coda. Overall, 'Alleluia' is a deeply emotional and spiritual composition, with Gubaidulina drawing on her Russian Orthodox faith for inspiration. The piece showcases her unique blend of traditional Russian folk music and contemporary classical techniques, and has become a staple of the cello and bayan repertoire.

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