Composer

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Alberto Ginastera

Genre

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Ballet

Style

:

Ballet

Compose Date

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1941

Average_duration

:

20:29

Movement_count

:

4

Movement ....

Estancia is a ballet composed by Argentine composer Alberto Ginastera in 1941. The ballet tells the story of a group of farmers who work on a ranch in the Argentine pampas. The plot revolves around a young man who falls in love with a girl from the city who is visiting the ranch. The ballet is divided into four movements, each of which represents a different aspect of life on the ranch. The first movement, "Los Trabajadores Agrícolas" (The Agricultural Workers), introduces the audience to the workers on the ranch. The music is lively and rhythmic, with a strong emphasis on percussion. The movement features a number of solo and ensemble dances, as well as a pas de deux between the young man and the city girl. The second movement, "Danza del Trigo" (Wheat Dance), is a celebration of the harvest. The music is more subdued than the first movement, with a focus on strings and woodwinds. The movement features a number of group dances, as well as a solo dance by the young man. The third movement, "Los Peones de Hacienda" (The Ranch Hands), is a depiction of the daily life of the ranch hands. The music is more somber than the previous movements, with a focus on brass and percussion. The movement features a number of solo and ensemble dances, as well as a pas de deux between two of the ranch hands. The final movement, "Malambo," is a traditional Argentine dance that is often performed at festivals and celebrations. The music is fast and rhythmic, with a focus on percussion. The movement features a number of solo and ensemble dances, as well as a pas de deux between the young man and the city girl. Estancia premiered in Buenos Aires in 1952, and has since become one of Ginastera's most popular works. The ballet is known for its lively rhythms, colorful orchestration, and evocative depictions of life on the Argentine pampas.

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