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Sean Hickey writes, "According to the composer, Density 21.5 is based on two melodic ideas--one modal, one atonal--and all of the subsequent material is generated from these two themes. Despite the inherent limitations of writing for an unaccompanied melodic instrument, Varèse expertly explores new areas of space and time, utilizing registral contrasts to effect polyphonic

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