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Title	Teure Mutter
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Mourning music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	DirStm (Condensed Score and parts)
Publisher's article no.	KL 4
Double number/set	Zum Grabe der Mutter
Price	36.00 EUR (incl. 10 % Austrian VAT)
Composer	Kliment, Hans
Difficulty level	2
Additional info/contents	"Dear Mother" is not only a funeral march, but also a testament to how music has the ability to express complex human emotions and create a connection between the listener and the universal experience of loss. In a world where loss is often difficult to communicate, this work offers a space for grief and remembrance - a musical embrace for those who have had to say goodbye.
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Programme notes: Music has played a significant role in the expression of emotions and social issues throughout history. Among the many compositions created in various musical genres, Hans Kliment's funeral march "Dear Mother" stands out. This report examines the term "Dear Mother" and examines its contextual meaning in Kliment's work as well as its relevance in music in general. The term “Dear Mother” evokes a profound emotional resonance. It speaks to the inherent pain and grief associated with the loss of a loved one, especially in the context of a mother. Mothers are often perceived as the first caregivers and as bearers of unconditional love and care. The loss of a mother often leaves those left behind with deep wounds and a void that is difficult to fill. Kliment's work conveys these universal feelings through musical gestures that express sadness, longing and awe for the life of the deceased. The funeral march by Hans Kliment Hans Kliment, a composer of the 20th century, created a funeral march with "Deure Mutter" that frees the genre of the march from its festive and triumphant connotations and steers it in a profound, melancholic direction. The march is often performed by wind orchestras, which, through their sound possibilities and forms of expression, create an emotional space that makes the grief, but also the honoring of the deceased, tangible. The structure of a march is traditionally characterized by a clear rhythm and a comprehensible melody that usually invites marching. However, Kliment breaks with this convention by reducing the rhythmic elements and instead bringing a melancholic melody to the fore. This melody is accompanied by deep harmonies and gentle dynamic changes that intensify the grief and remembrance of the deceased. The musical devices that Kliment uses in "Dear Mother" contribute significantly to the emotional depth of the piece. The harmonic language is marked by dissonances that reflect the pain of loss. In addition, Kliment uses a slow, solemn meter that allows the listener to immerse themselves in the emotions of the piece. Instrumental transpositions and dynamic contrasts enhance the feeling of sadness and give the work an almost meditative quality. The role of the brass and woodwinds in Kliment's funeral march deserves special attention. The brass often bring the main melody in powerful yet soulful passages, while the woodwinds provide a gentle accompanying voice that frames the funeral march and gives it a floating, almost otherworldly quality. This not only adds to the sonic variety of the work, but also symbolizes the diverse emotions associated with the loss of a mother. Overall, Hans Kliment's funeral march "Dear Mother" offers a profound reflection on the loss and grief that comes with the death of a loved one, especially a mother. Through the skillful use of musical means, Kliment succeeds in setting the theme of farewell to music in a special way. The march eludes the traditional conventions of the march genre and transforms the celebratory sounds into a reverent tribute to the life and love of a mother. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Tags: Repertory of the marches

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