Composer

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Federico Mompou

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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8:00

Movement_count

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3

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"Impressions sobre la vida d'un miner" is a piano suite composed by Federico Mompou in 1942. The piece was premiered in Barcelona in the same year by the composer himself. The suite consists of five movements, each depicting a different aspect of the life of a miner. The first movement, "Alba del miner" (Dawn of the miner), is a slow and contemplative piece that evokes the quiet and peaceful moments of the early morning, before the miners begin their work. The second movement, "La feina" (The work), is a lively and rhythmic piece that represents the hard and strenuous work of the miners in the mines. The third movement, "La mort del miner" (The death of the miner), is a mournful and melancholic piece that depicts the tragedy of a miner's death. The fourth movement, "La veu dels infants" (The voice of the children), is a gentle and tender piece that represents the innocence and hope of the children of the miners. The final movement, "La tornada a casa" (The return home), is a joyful and celebratory piece that represents the miners' return home after a hard day's work. The suite as a whole is characterized by Mompou's signature style, which is characterized by a simple and direct melody, a sparse and delicate texture, and a contemplative and introspective mood. "Impressions sobre la vida d'un miner" is a tribute to the miners of Catalonia, who were an important part of the region's economy and culture. The piece reflects Mompou's deep empathy for the working class and his commitment to social justice.

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