Composer

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Joaquín Rodrigo

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Compose Date

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1926

Average_duration

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4:14

Joaquín Rodrigo's "Zarabanda lejana, for piano Homenaje a Luis de Milán" was composed in 1959 as a tribute to the 16th-century Spanish composer and vihuelist Luis de Milán. The piece was premiered in Madrid on November 25, 1959, by the pianist Joaquín Soriano. The composition consists of a single movement, the zarabanda, a Spanish dance form that was popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. The piece is characterized by its slow, melancholic tempo and its use of dissonant harmonies and chromaticism. The opening theme is introduced by the left hand and is then taken up by the right hand, with the two hands alternating throughout the piece. The melody is simple and lyrical, with a sense of nostalgia and longing. The piece is notable for its use of Spanish musical idioms, such as the use of the Phrygian mode and the flamenco-inspired rasgueado technique. Rodrigo also incorporates elements of Milán's music, such as the use of the vihuela tuning and the use of counterpoint. Overall, "Zarabanda lejana, for piano Homenaje a Luis de Milán" is a beautiful and evocative tribute to a great Spanish composer. Its use of Spanish musical idioms and its incorporation of Milán's music make it a unique and compelling work.

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