Composer

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Federico Mompou

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1942 - 1951

Average_duration

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15:45

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Federico Mompou's "Combat del somni" is a collection of five songs for voice and piano, composed between 1942 and 1948. The premiere of the work took place in Barcelona in 1951, with the composer himself at the piano and the soprano Conchita Badía as the soloist. The five songs in the collection are "Damunt de tu només les flors" (Above you only flowers), "Aquesta nit un mateix vent" (Tonight the same wind), "Jo et pressentia com la mar" (I sensed you like the sea), "Si per moments" (If at times), and "Nocturn" (Nocturne). Each song is characterized by Mompou's signature style, which is characterized by a sparse, delicate, and introspective approach to melody and harmony. "Damunt de tu només les flors" is a hauntingly beautiful song that features a simple, repetitive melody that is accompanied by a delicate piano accompaniment. The text, written by the Catalan poet J. Carner, speaks of the fragility of life and the inevitability of death. "Aquesta nit un mateix vent" is a more upbeat song that features a lively piano accompaniment and a playful melody. The text, written by the Catalan poet J. V. Foix, speaks of the unity of all things in the universe. "Jo et pressentia com la mar" is a deeply introspective song that features a hauntingly beautiful melody that is accompanied by a sparse and delicate piano accompaniment. The text, written by the Catalan poet J. Carner, speaks of the power of love and the inevitability of loss. "Si per moments" is a more complex song that features a more intricate piano accompaniment and a more complex melody. The text, written by the Catalan poet J. V. Foix, speaks of the fleeting nature of time and the importance of living in the present moment. "Nocturn" is a hauntingly beautiful song that features a simple, repetitive melody that is accompanied by a delicate piano accompaniment. The text, written by the Catalan poet J. Carner, speaks of the beauty of the night and the peace that it brings. Overall, "Combat del somni" is a beautiful and deeply introspective collection of songs that showcases Mompou's unique and delicate approach to melody and harmony. The collection is a testament to the power of music to express the deepest emotions and to connect us to the world around us.

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