Composer

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Gaspar Sanz

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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1:05

"La Minina de Portugal" is a piece for solo guitar composed by Gaspar Sanz, a Spanish Baroque composer and guitarist. The piece is part of his collection "Guitarra Española, Book 2" and was likely composed in the late 17th century. The piece is in the key of D minor and is composed of three movements. The first movement is a slow and melancholic introduction, marked "Largo." The second movement is a lively dance in triple meter, marked "Allegro." The third movement is a slower and more contemplative section, marked "Adagio." The piece is characterized by its use of arpeggios and ornamentation, which were common techniques in Baroque guitar music. The use of arpeggios creates a flowing and continuous sound, while the ornamentation adds a decorative element to the melody. The title of the piece, "La Minina de Portugal," translates to "The Little Cat of Portugal." It is unclear why Sanz chose this title, but it may be a reference to a popular dance or song from Portugal. "La Minina de Portugal" is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Sanz's skill as a composer and guitarist. It has remained a popular piece in the classical guitar repertoire and is often performed in concerts and competitions.

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