Brings: Dithyramb

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Title

Brings: Dithyramb

Subject

Source

http://library.newmusicusa.org/AllenBrings

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Composer

Brings, Allen (b. 1934). 

Gender

Male

Work

Dithyramb. New York: Seesaw, 1975. 

Duration

3 minutes

Description

This piece was composed in 1974, and is dedicated “to the Glory of God.” Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary defines “dithyramb” as an “irregular short poem or chant in a wild, inspired strain.” With its rapid alternation between two basic atonal ideas, as well as various tempi, dynamics, and moods, this piece fits its title well. It is not technically challenging, although it does ascend to C#5.

Date Range of Work

1974