Composer

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Inocente Carreño

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Tone Poem

Compose Date

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1954

Average_duration

:

13:21

"Margariteña" is a Venezuelan folkloric piece composed by Inocente Carreño in 1954. The piece was premiered in Caracas, Venezuela, on November 18, 1954, by the Orquesta Sinfónica Venezuela under the direction of Vicente Emilio Sojo. The piece is divided into three movements, each representing a different aspect of the Margarita Island culture. The first movement, "El Canto del Pájaro," is a lively and energetic dance that represents the island's birdlife. The second movement, "El Vuelo del Zancudo," is a slower and more contemplative piece that represents the island's mosquitoes. The third movement, "El Canto del Gallo," is a festive and celebratory dance that represents the island's roosters. The piece is characterized by its use of traditional Venezuelan rhythms and melodies, including the joropo and the merengue. Carreño also incorporates elements of classical music, such as the use of a full orchestra and the inclusion of a solo violin in the second movement. "Margariteña" has become one of the most popular and beloved pieces of Venezuelan classical music. Its catchy melodies and lively rhythms have made it a staple of orchestral repertoire in Venezuela and beyond. The piece has been performed by orchestras around the world, and has been recorded by numerous artists.

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