Composer

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Manuel Blancafort

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Compose Date

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1916 - 1918

Average_duration

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15:34

Movement_count

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9

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Manuel Blancafort's 'Cançons de muntanya' is a collection of six songs for voice and piano, composed in 1923. The premiere of the work took place in Barcelona in 1924, with the composer himself at the piano and the soprano singer, Maria Barrientos, performing the vocal part. The six songs in the collection are titled 'La pastoreta', 'La filadora', 'El rossinyol', 'La mort del comte Arnau', 'El testament d'Amèlia', and 'El cant dels ocells'. Each song is based on a traditional Catalan folk melody, which Blancafort arranged for voice and piano, adding his own harmonies and accompaniment. The first song, 'La pastoreta', is a lively and playful tune, depicting a young shepherdess dancing and singing in the mountains. The second song, 'La filadora', is a slower and more contemplative piece, describing a woman spinning wool while thinking about her lover. 'El rossinyol', the third song, is a beautiful and delicate melody, inspired by the nightingale's song. The fourth song, 'La mort del comte Arnau', is a dramatic and haunting piece, telling the story of a cursed count who is doomed to wander the mountains forever. The fifth song, 'El testament d'Amèlia', is a melancholic and nostalgic tune, in which a dying woman leaves her last wishes to her loved ones. Finally, 'El cant dels ocells', the last song in the collection, is a joyful and uplifting melody, celebrating the beauty of nature and the freedom of the birds. Overall, 'Cançons de muntanya' is a charming and evocative collection of songs, showcasing Blancafort's talent for arranging traditional melodies and creating his own harmonies and accompaniment. The work is a testament to the rich musical heritage of Catalonia and a tribute to the beauty of the mountains and nature.

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