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James Ricci
Waltz
UES103883-410
Type: Noten
Format: 210 x 297 mm
Pages: 8
Description
Waltz was composed as a simple birthday gift for my aunt’s 88th birthday. Its 3/8 meter and tonal character stand in opposition against an underlying 12-tone structure that permeates the fundamental fabric of the music. Much of my music explores the potential commonalities between what is often regarded as two separate and independent musical genres: the so-called tonal and 12-tone idioms. The work is permeated by a leap into chromatic descending line that connects the rapidly changing pitch collections and resulting implied harmonies from measure to measure. The opening 16-bar phrase is repeated for emphasis and centered implicitly on a C major chord as anchor. The performer is given leeway in this waltz to phrase, shape, and articulate this playful dance as one would perform similar works in the style. It has been recorded by David Holzman for Albany Records (TROY 1875).
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Type: Noten
Format: 210 x 297 mm
Pages: 8