Arcadiana

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Arcadiana is a 1994 string quartet by British composer Thomas Adès, known for its evocative, fragmented visions of idyllic and imaginary landscapes.

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instanceOf musical composition
string quartet
composer Thomas Adès NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
decadeOfComposition 1990s
dedicatedTo Endellion String Quartet NERFINISHED
genre contemporary classical music
hasCatalogueNumber Op. 12
hasMovementWithReputation O Albion NERFINISHED
inspiredBy Arcadia NERFINISHED
languageOfTitle Italian
movement Auf dem Wasser zu singen NERFINISHED
Et... (tango mortale) NERFINISHED
Lethe NERFINISHED
L’Embarquement NERFINISHED
Nausicaa NERFINISHED
O Albion NERFINISHED
Venezia notturna NERFINISHED
notableCharacteristic evocative depiction of idyllic and imaginary landscapes
rich harmonic language
textural complexity
use of fragmented musical images
numberOfMovements 7
O AlbionReputation noted for its slow, hymn-like character
period late 20th century
premieredBy Endellion String Quartet NERFINISHED
premiereYear 1994
publisher Faber Music NERFINISHED
scoredFor cello
two violins
viola
style postmodern
subjectMatter lost paradises
mythical places
utopian landscapes
titleMeaning relating to Arcadia
usesTechnique allusion to other musical styles
extended string techniques
sudden contrasts of texture
yearOfComposition 1994

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Thomas Adès notableWork Arcadiana