Composer

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Manuel de Falla

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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1938 - 1939

Average_duration

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16:24

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Homenajes is a suite for solo piano composed by Manuel de Falla in 1938. The piece was dedicated to the memory of several of Falla's artistic influences, including Claude Debussy, Paul Dukas, and Felipe Pedrell. The suite consists of four movements, each of which pays tribute to a different artist. The first movement, "Fanfare pour une fête," is a celebratory piece that pays homage to the French composer Paul Dukas. The movement is characterized by its lively rhythms and bright, fanfare-like melodies. The second movement, "À Claude Debussy," is a mournful piece that pays tribute to the French composer Claude Debussy, who had died in 1918. The movement is characterized by its haunting melodies and impressionistic harmonies. The third movement, "À Paul Dukas," is a lively and playful piece that pays tribute to the French composer Paul Dukas. The movement is characterized by its energetic rhythms and playful melodies. The final movement, "Homenaje 'Le tombeau de Claude Debussy'," is a somber and reflective piece that pays tribute to Debussy once again. The movement is characterized by its mournful melodies and impressionistic harmonies. Overall, Homenajes is a beautiful and moving tribute to several of Falla's artistic influences. The suite showcases Falla's mastery of the piano and his ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through his music. The piece premiered in Madrid in 1939, just a year after Falla had completed it.

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