"unisons" - 1 õppematerjal

ESTONIAN SYMPHONIC MUSIC. THE FIRST CENTURY 1896-1996.

There are extensive counterpoints, but homophony is the principal vehicle. Greater mixed timbres occur in the orchestration, the brass groups are widely used (French horns and trumpets). The latter are sometimes playing in piano and pianissimo in the low registers, giving a specific softness of sound. In spite of the massive instrumental body, the whole texture is airy. The unique feature of the Fourth Symphony in that the leading part is manifest mostly in unisons. That way the sound obtains colour and strength and progressing octaves adds depth. The themes and their developments are close to vocal expression, which is restrained, very suggestive speech. The Fourth Symphony is not synthesising in its conclusions but exploring the thoughts from all perspectives. The last symphony is the Fifth (1970)1. This work is in the Sonata form, its subdivisions following each other “attacca” (Largo-Allegretto-Moderato).