Composer

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Heitor Villa-Lobos

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1926

Average_duration

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44:46

Movement_count

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16

Movement ....

Heitor Villa-Lobos' Cirandas (16), A. 220 is a collection of Brazilian folk songs arranged for voice and piano. The work was composed in 1926 and premiered in Rio de Janeiro in the same year. The title "Cirandas" refers to a traditional Brazilian dance in which participants form a circle and dance to the rhythm of the music. The collection consists of 16 songs, each with its own unique melody and rhythm. The songs are based on traditional Brazilian folk tunes, and Villa-Lobos' arrangements incorporate elements of classical music, such as complex harmonies and counterpoint. The first movement, "Ciranda da Nossa Senhora," is a lively dance in 2/4 time. The melody is simple and repetitive, with a syncopated rhythm that gives the piece a playful feel. The second movement, "Ciranda da Lapa," is a slower, more contemplative piece in 3/4 time. The melody is haunting and melancholic, with a sense of longing and nostalgia. The third movement, "Ciranda da Bailarina," is a fast-paced dance in 6/8 time. The melody is light and playful, with a sense of joy and celebration. The fourth movement, "Ciranda da Fralda," is a gentle lullaby in 4/4 time. The melody is soothing and calming, with a sense of tenderness and love. The fifth movement, "Ciranda da Tarde," is a slow, dreamy piece in 3/4 time. The melody is ethereal and otherworldly, with a sense of mystery and enchantment. The sixth movement, "Ciranda da Roseira," is a lively dance in 2/4 time. The melody is upbeat and energetic, with a sense of excitement and anticipation. The seventh movement, "Ciranda da Caiana," is a slow, mournful piece in 3/4 time. The melody is sorrowful and mournful, with a sense of loss and grief. The eighth movement, "Ciranda da Ladeira," is a fast-paced dance in 6/8 time. The melody is lively and energetic, with a sense of movement and motion. The ninth movement, "Ciranda da Vera Cruz," is a slow, contemplative piece in 3/4 time. The melody is introspective and reflective, with a sense of introspection and self-discovery. The tenth movement, "Ciranda da Paraíba," is a lively dance in 2/4 time. The melody is upbeat and joyful, with a sense of celebration and festivity. The eleventh movement, "Ciranda da Criança," is a gentle lullaby in 4/4 time. The melody is soothing and calming, with a sense of tenderness and love. The twelfth movement, "Ciranda da Pedra," is a slow, mournful piece in 3/4 time. The melody is sorrowful and mournful, with a sense of loss and grief. The thirteenth movement, "Ciranda da Mata," is a fast-paced dance in 6/8 time. The melody is lively and energetic, with a sense of movement and motion. The fourteenth movement, "Ciranda da Fogueira," is a slow, contemplative piece in 3/4 time. The melody is introspective and reflective, with a sense of introspection and self-discovery. The fifteenth movement, "Ciranda da Jurema," is a lively dance in 2/4 time. The melody is upbeat and joyful, with a sense of celebration and festivity. The sixteenth and final movement, "Ciranda da Capoeira," is a fast-paced dance in 6/8 time.

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