Composer

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Christine Donkin

Genre

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Chamber

Average_duration

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13:38

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Mappa Mundi is a contemporary classical composition by Canadian composer Christine Donkin. The piece was composed in 2012 and premiered on March 3, 2013, by the Vancouver Island Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Pierre Simard. The composition is divided into three movements, each of which represents a different aspect of the world map. The first movement, titled "Terra Incognita," represents the unknown and unexplored regions of the world. The music is characterized by dissonant harmonies and irregular rhythms, creating a sense of mystery and uncertainty. The second movement, "Here Be Dragons," represents the dangerous and unpredictable regions of the world. The music is characterized by fast, frenetic rhythms and sudden shifts in dynamics, creating a sense of chaos and danger. The third and final movement, "Hic Sunt Leones," represents the known and civilized regions of the world. The music is characterized by lush harmonies and flowing melodies, creating a sense of beauty and tranquility. Overall, Mappa Mundi is a complex and challenging composition that explores the different facets of the world map. Donkin's use of dissonant harmonies, irregular rhythms, and sudden shifts in dynamics creates a sense of tension and unpredictability, while her use of lush harmonies and flowing melodies creates a sense of beauty and tranquility.

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