Composer

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Carlos Guastavino

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1944

Average_duration

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14:32

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Carlos Guastavino was an Argentine composer who is known for his beautiful and lyrical songs. One of his most famous works is the set of seven songs called "Canciones (7)." This work was composed in 1946 and premiered in Buenos Aires in the same year. The seven songs in this set are: 1. La rosa y el sauce (The Rose and the Willow) 2. Se equivocó la paloma (The Dove Was Mistaken) 3. Pueblito, mi pueblo (Little Town, My Town) 4. El sampedrino (The Man from San Pedro) 5. La rosa y el sauce (The Rose and the Willow) (second version) 6. La rosa y el sauce (The Rose and the Willow) (third version) 7. La rosa y el sauce (The Rose and the Willow) (fourth version) The first song, "La rosa y el sauce," is perhaps the most famous of the set. It is a beautiful and melancholic song that tells the story of a rose and a willow tree that fall in love but cannot be together. The melody is simple and haunting, and the piano accompaniment is delicate and understated. The second song, "Se equivocó la paloma," is a lively and playful song that tells the story of a dove that falls in love with a crow. The melody is upbeat and catchy, and the piano accompaniment is lively and rhythmic. The third song, "Pueblito, mi pueblo," is a nostalgic and sentimental song that celebrates the beauty and simplicity of small-town life. The melody is gentle and flowing, and the piano accompaniment is warm and comforting. The fourth song, "El sampedrino," is a lively and energetic song that tells the story of a man from San Pedro who loves to dance. The melody is upbeat and lively, and the piano accompaniment is rhythmic and lively. The fifth, sixth, and seventh songs are all different versions of "La rosa y el sauce." Each version has a slightly different melody and piano accompaniment, but all are equally beautiful and haunting. Overall, "Canciones (7)" is a beautiful and lyrical set of songs that showcases Guastavino's talent for melody and his love of Argentine folk music. The songs are simple and understated, but they are also deeply emotional and expressive. They are a testament to the power of music to capture the beauty and complexity of human experience.

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