Composer

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Enriqué Granados

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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1915

First Performance

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1915

Average_duration

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18:39

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Enriqué Granados' 'Canciónes amatorias (7), H. 24' is a collection of seven songs for voice and piano, composed in 1915. The premiere of the work took place in Madrid in the same year, with the composer himself at the piano. The songs are based on poems by the Spanish poet Fernando Periquet, and are characterized by their romantic and lyrical nature. The first song, 'Mañanica era', is a gentle lullaby that sets the tone for the rest of the collection. The second song, 'Mira que soy niña', is a playful and flirtatious piece that showcases Granados' skill at creating catchy melodies. The third song, 'Gracia mía', is a more introspective piece that explores the theme of unrequited love. The fourth song, 'Llorad, corazón, que tenéis razón', is a dramatic and passionate piece that features a soaring vocal line and virtuosic piano accompaniment. The fifth song, 'Elegía eterna', is a mournful and melancholic piece that reflects on the pain of lost love. The sixth song, 'Descúbrase el pensamiento', is a tender and intimate piece that explores the theme of secret love. The final song, 'La maja dolorosa', is a hauntingly beautiful piece that tells the story of a woman who is mourning the loss of her lover. Overall, 'Canciónes amatorias (7), H. 24' is a masterful collection of songs that showcases Granados' skill at creating beautiful melodies and evocative harmonies. The songs are characterized by their romantic and lyrical nature, and are a testament to the enduring power of Spanish art song.

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