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Dia Belo – Irini
A piano piece by Iara Behs
www.iarabehs.com
“Dia Belo” (Portuguese for “a beautiful day”) describes how people deal with peace.
“I actually believe that we could always live in peace, but obviously are not able to maintain peace over the long term”, opines the composer, Iara Behs. In the title signature of the sheet music she also logically asks: “Peace is always with us, but what are we doing with it?”
Peace (the Greek word for peace “Irini” is represented here by Morse code) is the theme of the work and appears in the major part of the piece as a rythmic foundation in the left hand like peace which accompanies us
constantly. In the right hand, variations unfold which are structured likewise as Morse code. The first three variations show how people deal with peace:
“destruímos“ (we destroy) “ressentimos“ (we regret or also: we once again feel the sorrow) and„reconstruímos“ (we will reconsruct). The 4th and last variation is identified through the rendering of the “Irini” theme by the right hand: The main theme of “Peace” is as a result, more prevalent and comprehensible. The theme is intially represented with excitement, followed by a soft calmness and lastly dance-like. At the end, the theme is taken up again in the same manner as at the beginning.
Sub-themes are also incorporated parallel to the guiding themes of each variation. In the 1st variation (“We destroy”), “rimos” (“we laugh”) is the sub-theme. The laughing here is gloating and spiteful. A further sub-motive on this variation is “morte” (“Death”). The 2nd variation “ressentimos” (“We regret / once again feel the sorrow”) is accompanied by the sub-motive “sentimos” (“we feel”). In the 3rd variation “reconstruímos” (“we will reconstruct”), we hear again the sub-theme “rimos”. However, here the laughing is merry and full of enthusiasm.
Besides the theme based on Morse code of the Greek word “Irini”, additional motives were derived from words taken from the Portuguese language. Portuguese is the native language of the composer. The title “Dia Belo” means a “a beautiful day”. One would like to live in peace on such a beautiful day. Moreover, “Dia Belo” is a phonetical tribute to the eponym of the composition competition:
“Diabelli”.
The third variation (“we will reconstruct”) raises the work to its crescendo in the 4th variation. The third variation is arranged in 4-parts: the voices of all mankind connect together at reconstruction. We find ourselves on the summit at the 4th variation (“Irini”); we celebrate the peace, but we cannot raise our happiness further; we have reconstructed everything and have gradually become pampered and aimless.
In spite of all the symbolism, it was ensured that musical piece didn't lose the “Muse”: it should be a musical piece “about mankind and peace”, which is written “for mankind”. It is to be particularly simple and remain accessible to a wide audience. The work is influenced through various musical styles which originated from many parts of the world: for example through jazz, South American dance music and traditional European music.
Examples of the rythmic theme depictions (annotated in the sheet music)
Irini e.g. measure 1 to 3, left hand; measure 157 to 159, right hand, treble
Destruímos e.g. measure 17 to 22, treble
Rimos e.g. measure 38 to 39, o.S.; measure 123 to 125, treble
Morte e.g. measure 34 and 45, right hand
Ressentimos e.g. measure 67 to 72, right hand.
Sentimos e.g. measure 80 to 84, right hand
Reconstruímos e.g. measure 115 to 122, treble
Theme and Variations
The theme “Irini” and its variations are not handled in the traditional sense. The Morse code Irini forms a rythmic theme which is not interpreted or varied but is varied through its phases. Each variation is a phase. Die first variation reveals Irini, (which translates to “peace”) in a destructive mood. The second variation represents our conflict after the destruction; we still have our basic wish for peace, but our feelings are shaped by resentments and at the same time our strength gradually fades away; we have lost everything. The third variation brings us again closer to peace, which in spite of everything still accompanies us: we now rebuild what has been destroyed and we draw new strength. The fourth variation is peace in its full expression: we have gained experience and live now in peace. Except, our existence in peace has gradually spoiled us and we are becoming discontented. Finally, the question arises whether peace can remain forever without “variations”.
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A piano piece by Iara Behs
www.iarabehs.com
“Dia Belo” (Portuguese for “a beautiful day”) describes how people deal with peace.
“I actually believe that we could always live in peace, but obviously are not able to maintain peace over the long term”, opines the composer, Iara Behs. In the title signature of the sheet music she also logically asks: “Peace is always with us, but what are we doing with it?”
Peace (the Greek word for peace “Irini” is represented here by Morse code) is the theme of the work and appears in the major part of the piece as a rythmic foundation in the left hand like peace which accompanies us
constantly. In the right hand, variations unfold which are structured likewise as Morse code. The first three variations show how people deal with peace:
“destruímos“ (we destroy) “ressentimos“ (we regret or also: we once again feel the sorrow) and„reconstruímos“ (we will reconsruct). The 4th and last variation is identified through the rendering of the “Irini” theme by the right hand: The main theme of “Peace” is as a result, more prevalent and comprehensible. The theme is intially represented with excitement, followed by a soft calmness and lastly dance-like. At the end, the theme is taken up again in the same manner as at the beginning.
Sub-themes are also incorporated parallel to the guiding themes of each variation. In the 1st variation (“We destroy”), “rimos” (“we laugh”) is the sub-theme. The laughing here is gloating and spiteful. A further sub-motive on this variation is “morte” (“Death”). The 2nd variation “ressentimos” (“We regret / once again feel the sorrow”) is accompanied by the sub-motive “sentimos” (“we feel”). In the 3rd variation “reconstruímos” (“we will reconstruct”), we hear again the sub-theme “rimos”. However, here the laughing is merry and full of enthusiasm.
Besides the theme based on Morse code of the Greek word “Irini”, additional motives were derived from words taken from the Portuguese language. Portuguese is the native language of the composer. The title “Dia Belo” means a “a beautiful day”. One would like to live in peace on such a beautiful day. Moreover, “Dia Belo” is a phonetical tribute to the eponym of the composition competition:
“Diabelli”.
The third variation (“we will reconstruct”) raises the work to its crescendo in the 4th variation. The third variation is arranged in 4-parts: the voices of all mankind connect together at reconstruction. We find ourselves on the summit at the 4th variation (“Irini”); we celebrate the peace, but we cannot raise our happiness further; we have reconstructed everything and have gradually become pampered and aimless.
In spite of all the symbolism, it was ensured that musical piece didn't lose the “Muse”: it should be a musical piece “about mankind and peace”, which is written “for mankind”. It is to be particularly simple and remain accessible to a wide audience. The work is influenced through various musical styles which originated from many parts of the world: for example through jazz, South American dance music and traditional European music.
Examples of the rythmic theme depictions (annotated in the sheet music)
Irini e.g. measure 1 to 3, left hand; measure 157 to 159, right hand, treble
Destruímos e.g. measure 17 to 22, treble
Rimos e.g. measure 38 to 39, o.S.; measure 123 to 125, treble
Morte e.g. measure 34 and 45, right hand
Ressentimos e.g. measure 67 to 72, right hand.
Sentimos e.g. measure 80 to 84, right hand
Reconstruímos e.g. measure 115 to 122, treble
Theme and Variations
The theme “Irini” and its variations are not handled in the traditional sense. The Morse code Irini forms a rythmic theme which is not interpreted or varied but is varied through its phases. Each variation is a phase. Die first variation reveals Irini, (which translates to “peace”) in a destructive mood. The second variation represents our conflict after the destruction; we still have our basic wish for peace, but our feelings are shaped by resentments and at the same time our strength gradually fades away; we have lost everything. The third variation brings us again closer to peace, which in spite of everything still accompanies us: we now rebuild what has been destroyed and we draw new strength. The fourth variation is peace in its full expression: we have gained experience and live now in peace. Except, our existence in peace has gradually spoiled us and we are becoming discontented. Finally, the question arises whether peace can remain forever without “variations”.
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