Composer

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Rodolfo Halffter

Genre

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Ballet

Style

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Ballet

Compose Date

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1935

Average_duration

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18:25

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Don Lindo de Almería is a ballet composed by Rodolfo Halffter in 1942. The plot of the ballet is based on a Spanish folk tale about a wealthy merchant named Don Lindo who falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Rosaura. However, Rosaura is already engaged to another man, and Don Lindo must compete for her love. The ballet is divided into three movements. The first movement, titled "The Marketplace," introduces the characters and sets the scene in the bustling marketplace of Almería. Don Lindo is introduced as a wealthy and powerful merchant, while Rosaura is portrayed as a beautiful and innocent young woman. The second movement, titled "The Duel," depicts the competition between Don Lindo and Rosaura's fiancé for her love. The two men engage in a dramatic sword fight, with Don Lindo emerging victorious. The final movement, titled "The Wedding," shows Don Lindo and Rosaura getting married and living happily ever after. The music of Don Lindo de Almería is characterized by its use of Spanish folk melodies and rhythms. Halffter incorporates elements of flamenco and other traditional Spanish music into the score, creating a vibrant and energetic sound. The ballet premiered in Madrid in 1942 and was well-received by audiences and critics alike. It has since become a staple of the Spanish ballet repertoire and is often performed by companies around the world.

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