Composer

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Joaquín Turina

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Compose Date

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1929

Average_duration

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20:16

Movement_count

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7

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'Cuentos de España, Book 2, Op. 47' is a suite for piano composed by Joaquín Turina, a Spanish composer of the early 20th century. The suite was composed in 1929 and premiered in Madrid the same year. It consists of four movements, each of which is inspired by a different region of Spain. The first movement, titled 'Fiesta en San Juan de Aznalfarache', is a lively and festive piece that captures the spirit of the Andalusian town of San Juan de Aznalfarache. The music is characterized by its rhythmic vitality and its use of flamenco-inspired melodies and harmonies. The second movement, 'Seguidillas', is a dance from the Castile region of Spain. The music is characterized by its fast tempo and its use of syncopated rhythms. The melody is simple and catchy, and the piece is often performed as a solo piano work. The third movement, 'Fandanguillo', is a fandango-inspired piece that captures the spirit of the southern Spanish region of Murcia. The music is characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms and its lively, dance-like quality. The final movement, 'Zapateado', is a lively and energetic piece that captures the spirit of the Basque region of Spain. The music is characterized by its use of fast, syncopated rhythms and its use of traditional Basque melodies and harmonies. Overall, 'Cuentos de España, Book 2, Op. 47' is a vibrant and colorful suite that showcases Turina's skill at capturing the essence of different regions of Spain through music. The suite is often performed as a solo piano work, and it remains a popular and beloved piece in the classical piano repertoire.

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