The central theme of this master's thesis is an overview of the compositional techniques in the piece »All in Twilight« by Toru Takemitsu. The first part of the thesis serves as an introduction to the broader context, aiming to provide a clearer picture of the piece itself. Accordingly, it begins with a presentation of the composer's biography. Additionally, it lists the influences on his creativity, whether they come from other composers or artists, or from philosophical beliefs that he developed over time. Non-artistic influences must also be mentioned, as the composition »All in Twilight« was inspired by a painting by Paul Klee. Since Klee's painting plays a significant role in the interpretation of the composition, a brief biography of Paul Klee is also presented at the end of the first part. This presentation includes a description of the painting »All in Twilight« as well as Takemitsu's impression of the painting when he first saw it. The second half of the thesis involves analysis of the first movement from multiple perspectives. Traditional analysis, as used for European composers, is not feasible here because Takemitsu developed a unique musical language infused with Japanese aesthetics and philosophy along with influences from the Western classical tradition. Therefore, researching his works can be limited to conjectures and assumptions, as the composer followed his intuition and did not wish to disclose his techniques. In this thesis, we will define compositional processes that are far from conventional and are the result of various influences, reflections, and insights.
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