Composer

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Joaquín Rodrigo

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1968

First Performance

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Mar 15, 1968

Average_duration

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13:37

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Joaquín Rodrigo's 'Cantos de amor y de guerra' is a song cycle composed in 1941. The premiere of the work took place in Madrid in 1942, with the composer's wife, Victoria Kamhi, as the soloist. The cycle consists of six movements, each of which is based on a poem by a different Spanish poet. The first movement, 'Canción del esposo soldado', is a love song written by the poet Antonio Machado. The music is gentle and lyrical, with a simple accompaniment that supports the vocal line. The second movement, 'Canción del jinete', is based on a poem by Federico García Lorca. The music is more dramatic and intense, with a driving rhythm that reflects the urgency of the text. The third movement, 'Canción del enamorado', is a tender love song by the poet Juan Ramón Jiménez. The music is delicate and intimate, with a flowing melody that captures the sweetness of the text. The fourth movement, 'Canción del pirata', is based on a poem by José de Espronceda. The music is bold and adventurous, with a swashbuckling rhythm that evokes the spirit of the pirate. The fifth movement, 'Canción del alba', is a hauntingly beautiful song by the poet Miguel Hernández. The music is ethereal and otherworldly, with a shimmering accompaniment that creates a sense of mystery and wonder. The final movement, 'Canción del esposo soldado', is a reprise of the first movement, bringing the cycle full circle. Overall, 'Cantos de amor y de guerra' is a deeply emotional work that showcases Rodrigo's gift for melody and his ability to capture the essence of Spanish poetry in music. The cycle is a testament to the enduring power of love and the human spirit in times of war and hardship.

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