Für Alina (Arvo Pärt) (6 janv. 1976 – 17 janv. 1976)
Description:
Für Alina by Arvo Pärt is a piano solo composed in 1976 for a family friend. A mother is left behind as her husband and teenage daughter leaves Estonia for England. Für Alina is meant to comfort Alina’s mother and recognize her grief at her daughter leaving home (Interlude). The piece itself is very minimalistic and is an example of Pärt’s tintinnabuli style, where it is characterized by simplicity and clarity. The piece is structured in B minor and uses both a melody voice and the tintinnabuli voice (Any Old Music). There are no musically significant moments in the piece itself because of its simplicity and predictability. However, the sparse texture and lack of time signatures help the piece remain unique. It also allows performers more interpretive freedom. Für Alina is an example of a piece that is dedicated to someone out of goodwill and kindness rather than simple romantic interest or ulterior motives. It stands out due to its touching backstory and a very human moment between a composer and vulnerable mother in a time of grief and parting.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
6 janv. 1976
17 janv. 1976
~ 11 days