Composer

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Ernesto Halffter

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1940 - 1941

Average_duration

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14:56

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Ernesto Halffter's 'Canciones Portuguesas (6)' is a collection of six songs for voice and piano, composed in 1940. The work was premiered in Madrid in the same year, with the composer himself accompanying the singer. The six movements of the work are titled 'Canción de cuna', 'Canción de amor', 'Canción de ciego', 'Canción de cuna II', 'Canción de la muerte', and 'Canción de cuna III'. Each movement is based on a traditional Portuguese folk song, which Halffter arranged for voice and piano. The first movement, 'Canción de cuna', is a lullaby that features a gentle, rocking rhythm and a simple, soothing melody. The second movement, 'Canción de amor', is a love song that is characterized by its tender, romantic melody and expressive vocal line. The third movement, 'Canción de ciego', is a lively, dance-like song that features a playful, syncopated rhythm and a catchy melody. The fourth movement, 'Canción de cuna II', is another lullaby, but this time the melody is more complex and the mood is more melancholic. The fifth movement, 'Canción de la muerte', is a somber, mournful song that features a slow, mournful melody and a haunting vocal line. The final movement, 'Canción de cuna III', returns to the lullaby theme, but this time the melody is more upbeat and the mood is more hopeful. Overall, 'Canciones Portuguesas (6)' is a beautiful and evocative work that showcases Halffter's skill as a composer and arranger. The songs are simple and accessible, yet they are also deeply expressive and emotionally resonant.

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