Composer

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Tomás Marco

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1991

Average_duration

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51:26

Tarots (22) is a contemporary classical music composition by Spanish composer Tomás Marco. The piece was composed in 2003 and premiered on October 23, 2003, at the Auditorio Nacional de Música in Madrid, Spain. The composition is divided into 22 movements, each of which is inspired by a different tarot card. The movements are titled after the corresponding tarot card, such as "The Fool," "The Magician," "The High Priestess," and so on. Each movement is characterized by its own unique musical language, which reflects the symbolism and meaning of the corresponding tarot card. The composition is scored for a large orchestra, including woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings. The orchestration is rich and colorful, with a wide range of timbres and textures. The music is often dramatic and intense, with sudden shifts in dynamics and tempo. The overall structure of the composition is based on the traditional sequence of the tarot cards, which begins with "The Fool" and ends with "The World." However, Marco has also incorporated his own interpretation of the tarot symbolism, which adds a personal and contemporary dimension to the piece. Tarots (22) is a complex and challenging work, both for the performers and the audience. It requires a high level of technical skill and musical sensitivity to bring out the nuances and subtleties of each movement. However, it is also a deeply rewarding and engaging piece, which invites the listener to explore the rich and mysterious world of the tarot.

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