Elegia for Double Bass and Orchestra

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:arrangements arranged for various ensembles
gptkbp:artistic_influence influenced the development of double bass compositions.
gptkbp:audience well-received by audiences
gptkbp:character lyrical
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Krzysztof_Penderecki
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact part of the double bass repertoire
gptkbp:cultural_references referenced in music literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance reflects post-war Polish music
gptkbp:dedication to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust
gptkbp:duration approximately 10 minutes
gptkbp:educational_use used in music conservatories
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:Warsaw
gptkbp:genre gptkb:classical
gptkbp:historical_context composed during a time of political turmoil
gptkbp:historical_interpretation varied interpretations by different performers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Elegia for Double Bass and Orchestra
gptkbp:impact evokes deep emotions
gptkbp:influenced_artists inspired contemporary composers
gptkbp:influenced_by influenced by the avant-garde movement
gptkbp:influences Polish folk music
gptkbp:inspiration personal experiences of the composer
gptkbp:instrumentation gptkb:bass_guitar
gptkbp:legacy remains a significant work in the double bass repertoire
gptkbp:music_style free form
atonal elements
uses harmonics and glissandi
gptkbp:notable_collaborations collaborated with various musicians
gptkbp:notable_conductors conducted by prominent conductors
gptkbp:notable_event featured in music competitions
gptkbp:notable_performances performed at international music festivals
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Gary_Karr
gptkbp:notable_recordings performed by various orchestras
gptkbp:orchestration gptkb:orchestra
gptkbp:performance challenging for performers due to its technical demands
requires advanced double bass technique
gptkbp:performance_tradition often performed in recitals
gptkbp:performance_venue often performed in concert halls
gptkbp:premiere_date gptkb:1961
gptkbp:published_by PWM Edition
gptkbp:recordings available on various classical music labels
gptkbp:related_works Penderecki's other orchestral works
gptkbp:structure single movement
gptkbp:style modern classical
gptkbp:technique extended techniques for double bass
gptkbp:theme explores themes of grief and reflection
gptkbp:themes mourning and loss
gptkbp:year_composed gptkb:1960
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Giovanni_Bottesini
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7