Composer

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Alberto Ginastera

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1976

Average_duration

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16:53

Movement_count

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5

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Alberto Ginastera's "Glosses on Themes of Pau Casals, Op. 46" is a composition for cello and orchestra. It was composed in 1976 and premiered on August 22, 1977, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with the Argentine National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Pedro Ignacio Calderón and featuring cellist Aurora Natola-Ginastera. The piece consists of five movements, each based on a theme by the Catalan cellist and composer Pau Casals. The first movement, "Allegro rustico," is a lively and rhythmic interpretation of Casals' "El cant dels ocells" (The Song of the Birds). The second movement, "Lento espressivo," is a mournful and contemplative take on Casals' "El sardanista" (The Sardana Dancer). The third movement, "Allegro giocoso," is a playful and energetic interpretation of Casals' "El pescador" (The Fisherman). The fourth movement, "Lento misterioso," is a mysterious and haunting version of Casals' "El cant dels ocells" (The Song of the Birds). The final movement, "Allegro con brio," is a lively and celebratory take on Casals' "El cant dels ocells" (The Song of the Birds). Ginastera's "Glosses on Themes of Pau Casals" is characterized by its use of traditional Argentine rhythms and melodies, as well as its incorporation of contemporary compositional techniques such as serialism and aleatoric elements. The piece also showcases the virtuosic capabilities of the cello, with the soloist often playing fast and intricate passages. Overall, "Glosses on Themes of Pau Casals" is a dynamic and engaging work that pays tribute to the legacy of one of the greatest cellists and composers of the 20th century.

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