Composer

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Lori Laitman

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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4:22

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Lori Laitman's "The Metropolitan Tower" is a song cycle for soprano and piano, composed in 2009. The work was premiered on May 3, 2009, at the National Opera Center in New York City, with soprano Elizabeth Futral and pianist Warren Jones. The cycle consists of six movements, each based on a different poem by contemporary American poets. The poems explore themes of love, loss, and the human experience, and Laitman's music captures the emotional depth and complexity of the texts. The first movement, "The Metropolitan Tower," is based on a poem by Dana Gioia and sets the scene for the rest of the cycle. The music is atmospheric and evocative, with a sense of anticipation and excitement. The second movement, "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes," is based on a poem by Francis William Bourdillon. The music is haunting and ethereal, with a sense of mystery and longing. The third movement, "The Light Comes Brighter," is based on a poem by Emily Dickinson. The music is delicate and introspective, with a sense of wonder and awe. The fourth movement, "The World Feels Dusty," is based on a poem by Jane Kenyon. The music is melancholy and introspective, with a sense of sadness and loss. The fifth movement, "The World Is Too Much With Us," is based on a poem by William Wordsworth. The music is urgent and passionate, with a sense of frustration and anger. The final movement, "The World Is Too Much With Us (Reprise)," returns to the theme of the fifth movement, but with a sense of acceptance and resignation. The music is reflective and contemplative, with a sense of peace and closure. Overall, "The Metropolitan Tower" is a powerful and moving work that showcases Laitman's skill as a composer and her ability to capture the essence of contemporary poetry in music.

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