Composer

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Alberto Ginastera

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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1954

Average_duration

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19:52

Movement_count

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3

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Alberto Ginastera's 'Pampeana No. 3, Op. 24' is a composition for cello and piano that was composed in 1954. The piece was premiered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on August 28, 1954, by the cellist Aurora Natola-Ginastera (the composer's wife) and the pianist Juan José Castro. The piece is divided into two movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement, marked Allegro rustico, is a lively and energetic dance that is heavily influenced by the rhythms and melodies of Argentine folk music. The cello and piano engage in a lively dialogue, with the cello often taking on the role of the lead instrument. The movement is characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms, driving ostinatos, and virtuosic passages for both instruments. The second movement, marked Adagio molto - Allegro vivace, is a more introspective and lyrical piece that explores a wider range of emotions. The movement begins with a mournful cello solo that gradually builds in intensity, leading to a dramatic climax. The piano then takes over with a series of virtuosic runs and arpeggios, before the cello returns with a more hopeful and optimistic melody. The movement ends with a lively and energetic coda that brings the piece to a thrilling conclusion. Overall, 'Pampeana No. 3, Op. 24' is a masterful example of Ginastera's unique blend of traditional Argentine folk music and modernist compositional techniques. The piece is characterized by its rhythmic vitality, virtuosic passages, and emotional depth, and remains a popular and frequently performed work in the cello repertoire.

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