Moritz Polin
Friedensklaviere
Duration: 30'
Solos:
piano
Friedensklaviere
Sample pages
Work introduction
In dealing with B.v.Suttner's writing "Down with your arms!" (1889) was created
this cycle "Peace Slaves".
B.v.Suttner (1843-1914) was an extraordinary woman who was courageous and determined
for the peacestood up and traveled in manycountries of the world unconditionally for pacifism
occurred.
1. A type of Dies Irae
Bell-like sounds that represent the approach of disaster. The rhythm of that
marching of the troops represents. The Dies Irae, hymn and sequence,
unrelenting and merciless: WAR!
2. Peace Melody
Doubting, unsure at the beginning: can people see peace and also live?
Hope in the melody, and striving for the high ideal of non-violence:
PEACE!
3. A Peace Waltz
Triple metrics, floating in threes and gradual compression in the composition
harmony and rhythm. Move in the lightness of the peace environment.
4.Peace Chanson
A memory of the French time with Alfred Nobel. Thoughtful in the musical effect.
5.Caucasian polka
The decisive time of the beginning peace movement in the Caucasus (today Georgia). folkloric memory.
6.Peace Paths
The culmination of pacifist work in the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize. A lyrical melody of hope.
What is necessary to perform this work?
Piano