Composer

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Xavier Montsalvatge

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Divertimento

Compose Date

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1941

Average_duration

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6:55

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Xavier Montsalvatge's 'Divertimentos (3) sobre temas de autores olvidados' is a composition for chamber orchestra that was composed in 1957. The piece was premiered on May 22, 1958, by the Orquesta de Cámara de Madrid, conducted by Ataúlfo Argenta. The composition consists of three movements, each based on a theme from a forgotten author. The first movement, titled 'Divertimento I: Preludio y Fuga sobre un tema de Antonio Soler,' is based on a theme by the Spanish composer Antonio Soler. The movement begins with a lively and playful prelude, which is followed by a fugue that showcases Montsalvatge's skill in counterpoint. The movement is characterized by its rhythmic vitality and its use of syncopation. The second movement, titled 'Divertimento II: Scherzo sobre un tema de Luigi Boccherini,' is based on a theme by the Italian composer Luigi Boccherini. The movement is a lively and energetic scherzo that features a playful melody and a driving rhythm. The movement is characterized by its use of pizzicato and its light-hearted, dance-like quality. The third and final movement, titled 'Divertimento III: Rondó sobre un tema de Santiago de Murcia,' is based on a theme by the Spanish composer Santiago de Murcia. The movement is a lively and virtuosic rondo that showcases the technical abilities of the orchestra. The movement is characterized by its use of rapid scales and arpeggios, as well as its energetic and joyful character. Overall, Montsalvatge's 'Divertimentos (3) sobre temas de autores olvidados' is a charming and playful composition that showcases the composer's skill in orchestration and his ability to create engaging and memorable melodies. The piece is a testament to Montsalvatge's love of Spanish music and his desire to bring attention to forgotten composers from his homeland.

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