Composer

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Silvestre Revueltas

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1938

Publication Date

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1945

Silvestre Revueltas was a Mexican composer, violinist, and conductor who was born on December 31, 1899, in Santiago Papasquiaro, Durango, Mexico. He was one of the most important composers of the 20th century in Mexico, and his music is known for its unique blend of Mexican folk music and modernist techniques. One of his most famous works is the "Cinco Canciones para Niños y Dos Canciones Profanas (7) for voice & piano," which was composed in 1933. The "Cinco Canciones para Niños y Dos Canciones Profanas (7) for voice & piano" is a collection of seven songs that were composed for voice and piano. The work is divided into two parts: the first part consists of five songs that are intended for children, while the second part consists of two songs that are more mature in nature. The songs are as follows: Part I: 1. "Canción de cuna para dormir a un negrito" (Lullaby for a Little Black Boy) 2. "Canción de cuna para despertar a un negrito" (Lullaby for a Little Black Boy to Wake Up) 3. "Canción de cuna para dormir a un negrito" (Lullaby for a Little Black Boy) 4. "Canción de cuna para despertar a un negrito" (Lullaby for a Little Black Boy to Wake Up) 5. "Canción de cuna para dormir a un negrito" (Lullaby for a Little Black Boy) Part II: 6. "Canción de cuna para dormir a un negrito" (Lullaby for a Little Black Boy) 7. "Canción de cuna para despertar a un negrito" (Lullaby for a Little Black Boy to Wake Up) The premiere of the "Cinco Canciones para Niños y Dos Canciones Profanas (7) for voice & piano" took place in Mexico City in 1933. The work is characterized by its use of Mexican folk music, which is blended with modernist techniques to create a unique sound. The songs in the first part of the work are simple and playful, with catchy melodies and rhythms that are easy for children to sing and dance to. The second part of the work is more mature in nature, with darker themes and more complex harmonies. Overall, the "Cinco Canciones para Niños y Dos Canciones Profanas (7) for voice & piano" is a beautiful and unique work that showcases Revueltas' talent as a composer. Its use of Mexican folk music and modernist techniques make it a truly original piece of music that is still enjoyed by audiences today.

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