Composer

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Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1961

Average_duration

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80:25

Movement_count

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24

Movement ....

Caprichos (24) de Goya for guitar, Op. 195 is a composition by Italian composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. The piece was composed in 1961 and premiered in the same year by guitarist Andrés Segovia. The composition is based on the series of etchings by Spanish artist Francisco Goya, titled Los Caprichos. The composition consists of 24 movements, each of which is based on one of Goya's etchings. The movements are arranged in the same order as the etchings in the original series. The movements are titled after the corresponding etchings, such as "El sueño de la razón produce monstruos" (The sleep of reason produces monsters) and "No se puede mirar" (One cannot look). The characteristics of the composition are reflective of Castelnuovo-Tedesco's style, which is characterized by a blend of traditional tonality and modernist techniques. The composition features a variety of guitar techniques, including arpeggios, tremolos, and harmonics. The movements vary in tempo and mood, ranging from slow and contemplative to fast and lively. Overall, Caprichos (24) de Goya for guitar, Op. 195 is a unique and challenging composition that showcases the versatility of the guitar and the creativity of Castelnuovo-Tedesco.

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