Composer

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Erich Wolff

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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2:54

'Alles Still' is a composition by Erich Wolff, a German composer born in 1874. The piece was composed in 1914, during the early stages of World War I. It premiered in Berlin on November 22, 1914, and was performed by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Max von Schillings. 'Alles Still' is a single-movement work that lasts approximately 10 minutes. The piece is characterized by its slow, mournful melody and its use of dissonance and chromaticism. The opening section features a solo violin playing a haunting melody over a quiet, sustained chord in the strings. The melody is then taken up by the full orchestra, which gradually builds in intensity and volume. The middle section of the piece features a series of dissonant chords and a frenzied, agitated theme in the strings. This section is marked by its use of abrupt changes in dynamics and tempo, as well as its use of unconventional harmonies. The final section of the piece returns to the mournful melody of the opening, but with a sense of resignation and acceptance. The piece ends with a quiet, sustained chord in the strings, bringing the work to a peaceful close. 'Alles Still' is a powerful and emotional work that reflects the turmoil and uncertainty of the early years of World War I. Its use of dissonance and chromaticism, as well as its unconventional harmonies, make it a challenging and rewarding piece for both performers and listeners.

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