Composer

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Alberto Ginastera

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1976

Average_duration

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8:43

Movement_count

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2

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Alberto Ginastera's 'Puneña No. 2 for cello Hommage à Paul Sacher, Op. 45' is a composition that pays tribute to the Swiss conductor and patron of the arts, Paul Sacher. The piece was composed in 1976 and premiered in Basel, Switzerland, on November 17, 1977, by the cellist Siegfried Palm. The composition is divided into three movements, each of which showcases different aspects of Ginastera's musical style. The first movement, marked 'Lento', is characterized by its mournful and introspective tone. The cello's melody is accompanied by sparse, dissonant chords in the piano, creating a sense of tension and unease. The second movement, marked 'Vivace', is a lively and energetic dance that draws on the rhythms and melodies of the puneña, a traditional dance from the Andean region of South America. The cello's virtuosic passages are accompanied by syncopated rhythms in the piano, creating a sense of urgency and excitement. The final movement, marked 'Calmo e poetico', is a slow and contemplative piece that brings the composition to a peaceful and reflective close. The cello's melody is accompanied by gentle, flowing arpeggios in the piano, creating a sense of serenity and tranquility. Overall, 'Puneña No. 2 for cello Hommage à Paul Sacher, Op. 45' is a powerful and emotional composition that showcases Ginastera's mastery of both traditional and modern musical styles. The piece is a fitting tribute to Paul Sacher, who was a champion of contemporary classical music and a major influence on many composers of the 20th century.

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