Michael Finnissy
More Gershwin
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Composer:Michael FinnissyGenre:KeyboardStyle:KeyboardCompose Date:1989 - 1990Average_duration:30:18Movement_count:9Movement ....'More Gershwin' is a composition by Michael Finnissy, a British composer known for his innovative and experimental approach to music. The piece was composed in 1989 and premiered on 22nd November of the same year at the Purcell Room in London. 'More Gershwin' is a set of variations on George Gershwin's famous song 'I Got Rhythm'. The piece consists of six movements, each exploring different aspects of the original melody and its harmonic structure. Finnissy's variations are highly complex and challenging, both for the performer and the listener. The first movement, titled 'Introduction and Theme', presents the original melody in a straightforward manner, with some added harmonies and rhythmic variations. The second movement, 'Variation 1', is a fast and virtuosic display of pianistic technique, with intricate runs and arpeggios. The third movement, 'Variation 2', is a slow and introspective meditation on the melody, with a hauntingly beautiful harmonic language. The fourth movement, 'Variation 3', is a lively and playful scherzo, with syncopated rhythms and unexpected harmonic twists. The fifth movement, 'Variation 4', is a highly dissonant and complex exploration of the melody, with clusters and angular lines. The final movement, 'Finale', is a triumphant and virtuosic tour-de-force, with a dazzling display of pianistic fireworks. Overall, 'More Gershwin' is a highly original and challenging work, which pushes the boundaries of traditional piano music. Finnissy's variations are not mere embellishments of the original melody, but rather a complete reimagining of it, with a highly personal and idiosyncratic language.More....
