Composer

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Joaquín Rodrigo

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1968

Average_duration

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5:40

"Aranjuez, ma pensée" is a musical composition for voice and guitar, composed by the Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo. The piece was composed in 1967 and premiered in Madrid the same year. It is a tribute to the composer's wife, Victoria Kamhi, and their home in Aranjuez, a town in the province of Madrid. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement, "Allegro con spirito," is lively and energetic, with the guitar and voice trading off melodic lines. The second movement, "Adagio," is slower and more contemplative, with the guitar providing a gentle accompaniment to the voice. The final movement, "Allegro gentile," is a return to the lively energy of the first movement, with the guitar and voice once again trading off melodic lines. The piece is characterized by its use of Spanish folk melodies and rhythms, as well as its virtuosic guitar writing. The vocal part is often lyrical and expressive, with the text reflecting the composer's love for his wife and their home in Aranjuez. The guitar part is equally expressive, with intricate fingerpicking patterns and rapid runs up and down the fretboard. Overall, "Aranjuez, ma pensée" is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to love and home, and a testament to the skill and artistry of Joaquín Rodrigo as a composer.

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