Composer

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Clark

Genre

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Electronic/Computer

Average_duration

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04:06

"Drowned Haiku (after Debussy's 'Pour le piano: Sarabande')" is a contemporary classical composition by British composer, Anne Clark. The piece was composed in 2018 and premiered on the 23rd of November 2018 at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, UK. The composition is a response to Debussy's "Pour le piano: Sarabande," which is a slow and melancholic piece that features a sarabande rhythm. Clark's "Drowned Haiku" takes inspiration from the sarabande rhythm and transforms it into a haunting and atmospheric soundscape. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which explores different aspects of the sarabande rhythm. The first movement is slow and introspective, with a focus on the lower registers of the piano. The second movement is more rhythmic and features a faster tempo, with the sarabande rhythm becoming more prominent. The final movement is a return to the introspective mood of the first movement, with a focus on the upper registers of the piano. One of the defining characteristics of "Drowned Haiku" is its use of extended techniques on the piano. Clark uses techniques such as plucking the strings inside the piano, creating percussive sounds by hitting the piano lid, and using the sustain pedal to create a sense of resonance. These techniques add to the atmospheric quality of the piece and create a sense of otherworldliness. Overall, "Drowned Haiku (after Debussy's 'Pour le piano: Sarabande')" is a haunting and atmospheric composition that takes inspiration from Debussy's sarabande rhythm and transforms it into a contemporary soundscape.

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