Composer

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Federico Mompou

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Canzona

Compose Date

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1918 - 1972

Average_duration

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49:43

Movement_count

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14

Movement ....

Federico Mompou's 'Cançons i dansas' is a collection of 13 pieces for solo piano, composed between 1918 and 1921. The work was premiered in 1921 in Barcelona, Spain. The collection consists of 12 songs and dances, with an additional dance added later. The first movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 1', is a slow and melancholic piece that sets the tone for the rest of the collection. The second movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 2', is a lively and rhythmic dance that contrasts with the first movement. The third movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 3', is a gentle and introspective piece that features a simple melody and delicate harmonies. The fourth movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 4', is a lively and playful dance that features syncopated rhythms and a catchy melody. The fifth movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 5', is a slow and expressive piece that showcases Mompou's gift for creating beautiful melodies. The sixth movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 6', is a lively and energetic dance that features a driving rhythm and intricate harmonies. The seventh movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 7', is a gentle and introspective piece that features a simple melody and delicate harmonies. The eighth movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 8', is a lively and playful dance that features syncopated rhythms and a catchy melody. The ninth movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 9', is a slow and expressive piece that showcases Mompou's gift for creating beautiful melodies. The tenth movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 10', is a lively and energetic dance that features a driving rhythm and intricate harmonies. The eleventh movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 11', is a gentle and introspective piece that features a simple melody and delicate harmonies. The twelfth movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 12', is a lively and playful dance that features syncopated rhythms and a catchy melody. The final movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 14', was added later and is a slow and expressive piece that features a haunting melody and rich harmonies. Overall, 'Cançons i dansas' is a beautiful and varied collection of pieces that showcase Mompou's unique style and gift for melody and harmony.

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