Composer

:

Gaspar Sanz

Genre

:

Chamber

Style

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Suite

Publication Date

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1971

Average_duration

:

12:09

Movement_count

:

9

Movement ....

Suite española is a collection of pieces for the baroque guitar composed by Gaspar Sanz. It was first published in 1674 in Saragossa, Spain. The suite consists of seven movements, each named after a different region of Spain. The first movement, "Prelude," is a short introduction that sets the mood for the rest of the suite. It is followed by "Fantasia," a free-form piece that showcases the virtuosity of the performer. The third movement, "Canarios," is a lively dance from the Canary Islands that features a catchy melody and a driving rhythm. The fourth movement, "Folias," is a popular dance from Andalusia that is characterized by its syncopated rhythm and intricate guitar work. "Españoleta" is a slow, melancholic piece that evokes the sounds of the Spanish countryside. The sixth movement, "Marizápalos," is a lively dance from Galicia that features a fast tempo and intricate fingerpicking. The final movement, "Jácaras," is a lively dance from the region of Aragon that features a catchy melody and a driving rhythm. Overall, Suite española is a showcase of Sanz's skill as a composer and guitarist, and it remains a popular work in the classical guitar repertoire.

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