Traced Overhead
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Traced Overhead is a virtuosic piano composition by contemporary British composer Thomas Adès, noted for its intricate textures and shimmering, atmospheric sound world.
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
piano composition
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solo piano work ⓘ |
| composer | Thomas Adès NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| compositionalTechnique |
coloristic use of piano register
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complex rhythmic layering ⓘ extended harmonic language ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| criticalReception |
praised for its originality
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praised for its pianistic imagination ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Emmanuel Ax NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| durationApproximate | about 15 minutes ⓘ |
| genre | contemporary classical music ⓘ |
| hasMovement |
Aerial
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Aloft ⓘ Overheard ⓘ |
| hasRecording |
recordings by Emmanuel Ax
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recordings by Thomas Adès ⓘ recordings by other contemporary pianists ⓘ |
| inCatalogueOf | Faber Music catalogue of Thomas Adès ⓘ |
| instrumentation | solo piano ⓘ |
| isPartOfRepertoire | contemporary concert piano repertoire ⓘ |
| languageOfTitle | English ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
complex figuration
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demanding piano technique ⓘ intricate textures ⓘ layered sound world ⓘ |
| performanceContext |
contemporary music festivals
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recital repertoire ⓘ |
| period | late 20th century ⓘ |
| premiereLocation | New York City NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| premierePerformer | Emmanuel Ax NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| premiereVenue | Carnegie Hall NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| premiereYear | 1996 ⓘ |
| publisher | Faber Music NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| requires |
advanced piano technique
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high level of rhythmic control ⓘ sophisticated pedaling ⓘ |
| style |
atmospheric
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shimmering sonorities ⓘ texturally intricate ⓘ virtuosic ⓘ |
| texture |
highly detailed
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multi-layered ⓘ |
| titleConnotation | suggests images of flight and height ⓘ |
| workNumberInComposerOutput | early piano work of Thomas Adès ⓘ |
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