Composer

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Elliott Carter

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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1939 - 1981

Average_duration

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5:22

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Elliott Carter's Canonic Suite is a composition for solo piano that was composed in 1945. The piece was premiered by the pianist Charles Rosen in 1946. The Canonic Suite is divided into five movements, each of which is characterized by a different type of canon. The first movement, titled "Ricercare," is a strict canon in which the second voice enters after a delay of one measure. The second movement, "Chorale," is a four-voice canon in which the voices enter successively at intervals of a fourth. The third movement, "Canon," is a two-voice canon in which the second voice enters after a delay of two beats. The fourth movement, "Invention," is a three-voice canon in which the voices enter successively at intervals of a third. The final movement, "Fugue," is a four-voice fugue in which the voices enter successively at intervals of a fifth. The Canonic Suite is characterized by its use of canons and fugues, which are compositional techniques that involve the repetition and imitation of a musical theme. Carter's use of these techniques in the Canonic Suite creates a sense of unity and coherence throughout the piece, while also allowing for a variety of textures and harmonies. Overall, the Canonic Suite is a challenging and complex work that showcases Carter's mastery of counterpoint and his innovative approach to composition.

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