Composer

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Carlos Guastavino

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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11:32

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Cradle Songs (6) is a collection of six lullabies composed by the Argentine composer Carlos Guastavino. The collection was composed in 1941 and premiered in Buenos Aires in the same year. The six movements are titled "Arrorró, mi niño", "Duerme, negrito", "La rosa y el sauce", "Se equivocó la paloma", "La palomita blanca", and "El sampedrino". The first movement, "Arrorró, mi niño", is a traditional Spanish lullaby that Guastavino arranged for voice and piano. The melody is simple and soothing, with a gentle rhythm that mimics the rocking of a cradle. The second movement, "Duerme, negrito", is a traditional Afro-Cuban lullaby that Guastavino also arranged for voice and piano. The melody is more complex than the first movement, with syncopated rhythms and a more varied vocal line. The third movement, "La rosa y el sauce", is an original composition by Guastavino. The melody is lyrical and romantic, with a flowing piano accompaniment that evokes the image of a rose swaying in the breeze. The fourth movement, "Se equivocó la paloma", is another original composition by Guastavino. The melody is playful and light-hearted, with a bouncy piano accompaniment that mimics the flight of a dove. The fifth movement, "La palomita blanca", is a traditional Argentine lullaby that Guastavino arranged for voice and piano. The melody is sweet and gentle, with a simple piano accompaniment that supports the vocal line. The final movement, "El sampedrino", is another original composition by Guastavino. The melody is lively and energetic, with a driving piano accompaniment that evokes the image of a galloping horse. Overall, Cradle Songs (6) is a charming collection of lullabies that showcases Guastavino's skill as a composer and arranger. The melodies are simple and memorable, with a timeless quality that makes them appealing to listeners of all ages. The piano accompaniments are varied and expressive, providing a rich and colorful backdrop for the vocal lines.

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