Composer

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Boris Blacher

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Orchestral

Average_duration

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20:19

Movement_count

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5

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Boris Blacher's 'Orchester Fantasie' is a composition for orchestra that was composed in 1949. The piece was premiered on October 28, 1949, in Berlin, Germany, by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Wilhelm Furtwängler. 'Orchester Fantasie' is a single-movement work that is approximately 15 minutes in length. The piece is characterized by its use of dissonant harmonies, angular melodies, and complex rhythms. The orchestration is also quite dense, with Blacher making use of a large orchestra that includes a full complement of winds, brass, percussion, and strings. The piece begins with a slow, mysterious introduction that features a solo clarinet playing a haunting melody. This is followed by a series of fast, frenetic passages that showcase the virtuosity of the orchestra. The middle section of the piece is more lyrical and features a beautiful melody played by the strings. This section builds to a climax before giving way to a return of the opening material. Overall, 'Orchester Fantasie' is a challenging and complex work that requires a high level of technical skill from the performers. It is also a highly expressive piece that showcases Blacher's unique compositional style.

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