Composer

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Livia Teodorescu-Ciocánea

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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1994

Average_duration

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9:11

"Tentazione" is a contemporary classical composition by Romanian composer Livia Teodorescu-Ciocánea. The piece was composed in 2005 and premiered on November 25th of the same year at the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest. "Tentazione" is a three-movement work for piano and orchestra. The first movement, "Preludio," is marked by a sense of anticipation and tension, with the piano and orchestra trading off melodic fragments and building towards a climactic moment. The second movement, "Notturno," is a slower, more introspective section that features a lyrical piano melody accompanied by lush orchestration. The final movement, "Toccata," is a fast-paced, virtuosic section that showcases the technical abilities of both the pianist and the orchestra. Throughout "Tentazione," Teodorescu-Ciocánea employs a variety of contemporary compositional techniques, including extended techniques for the piano and unconventional orchestration. The piece also features a strong sense of rhythmic drive and a wide range of dynamics, from delicate pianissimos to thunderous fortissimos. Overall, "Tentazione" is a dynamic and engaging work that showcases Teodorescu-Ciocánea's skill as a composer and her ability to blend traditional and contemporary elements into a cohesive whole.

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