Composer

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Miguel Llobet

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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24:23

Movement_count

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13

Movement ....

Miguel Llobet's 'Canciones Populares Catalanas (13)' is a collection of 13 Catalan folk songs arranged for solo guitar. The collection was composed in the early 20th century, with the exact date of composition unknown. The work premiered in 1923 in Paris, France, where Llobet was living at the time. The 13 movements of the collection are each based on a different Catalan folk song, with Llobet's arrangements showcasing the beauty and simplicity of the original melodies. The movements are as follows: 1. El Testament d'Amelia (Amelia's Will) 2. La Filadora (The Spinner) 3. Lo Rossinyol (The Nightingale) 4. La Pastoreta (The Shepherdess) 5. El Noi de la Mare (The Son of the Mother) 6. La Filla del Marxant (The Merchant's Daughter) 7. El Mestre (The Teacher) 8. La Nit de Nadal (Christmas Night) 9. El Ball de Sant Vito (The Dance of St. Vitus) 10. La Dama d'Aragó (The Lady of Aragon) 11. La Cançó del Lladre (The Thief's Song) 12. La Presó de Lleida (The Prison of Lleida) 13. El Testament d'Amelia (Amelia's Will) - reprise Llobet's arrangements of these folk songs are characterized by their simplicity and elegance. He uses a variety of techniques to bring out the beauty of the melodies, including arpeggios, harmonics, and tremolo. The pieces are generally slow and contemplative, with a focus on the melody rather than virtuosic displays of technique. Overall, 'Canciones Populares Catalanas (13)' is a beautiful collection of Catalan folk songs arranged for solo guitar. Llobet's arrangements showcase the beauty and simplicity of the original melodies, and his use of various guitar techniques adds depth and richness to the pieces. The collection remains a beloved part of the classical guitar repertoire to this day.

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