Piano Variations on a Theme by Ligeti
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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical_composition
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| gptkbp:characteristics |
rhythmic complexity
complex rhythms thematic development dynamic contrasts use of motifs exploration of the subconscious polyphonic textures playful elements use of silence use of dissonance use of irony exploration of memory exploration of time use of extended techniques exploration of space use of folk elements exploration of cultural identity use of humor exploration of rhythm exploration of timbre contrapuntal writing exploration of duality emphasis on individuality influence of avant-garde music exploration of chaos frequent tempo changes influence of jazz varied articulation frequent use of pedal unexpected harmonic shifts exploration of minimalism exploration of order exploration of space-time. intense emotional range |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:György_Ligeti
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
20th-century classical music
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| gptkbp:dedication |
to the memory of the composer’s mother
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 10 minutes
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| gptkbp:form |
variations
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| gptkbp:genre |
classical music
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Piano Variations on a Theme by Ligeti
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| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Hungarian_folk_music
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Ligeti's earlier works
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| gptkbp:instrumentation |
gptkb:musician
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| gptkbp:key |
C major
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| gptkbp:notable_performance |
performed by Pierre-Laurent Aimard
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| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
recorded by Alfred Brendel
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| gptkbp:performance |
requires advanced technique
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| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:1979
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Universal_Edition
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| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Musica_ricercata
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| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:postmodernism
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| gptkbp:year_composed |
gptkb:1978
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Franz_Liszt
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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