Fearful Symmetries
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Fearful Symmetries is a 1988 minimalist orchestral work by American composer John Adams, known for its driving rhythmic energy and layered, pulsating textures.
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
minimalist composition
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orchestral work ⓘ |
| composer | John Adams NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| composerNationality | American ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| dateOfComposition | 1988 ⓘ |
| genre |
contemporary classical music
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minimalism ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
driving rhythmic energy
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gradual textural development ⓘ layered textures ⓘ pulsating textures ⓘ repetitive rhythmic patterns ⓘ strong motoric pulse ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn | late-20th-century orchestral minimalism ⓘ |
| hasStyle |
additive processes
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bright orchestration ⓘ rhythmic layering ⓘ steady pulse ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
American minimalism
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post-minimalism ⓘ |
| language | instrumental ⓘ |
| movementStructure | single-movement work ⓘ |
| notableFor |
continuous rhythmic propulsion
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dense contrapuntal textures ⓘ energetic orchestral writing ⓘ |
| partOf | John Adams’ orchestral repertoire ⓘ |
| scoring | orchestra ⓘ |
| workTitle | Fearful Symmetries NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| yearOfPremiere | 1988 ⓘ |
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