Composer

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Joaquín Turina

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Suite

Average_duration

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15:21

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Joaquín Turina's 'Siluetas, Op. 70' is a collection of ten short pieces for solo piano. The work was composed in 1952 and premiered the same year in Madrid. The ten movements are titled: 'La niña triste', 'La niña gorda', 'La niña estudiosa', 'La niña coqueta', 'La niña pobre', 'La niña rica', 'La niña boba', 'La niña lista', 'La niña presumida', and 'La niña simpática'. Each movement of 'Siluetas' is a character piece, depicting a different personality or mood. The pieces are generally light and playful, with a touch of Spanish flavor. 'La niña triste' (The Sad Girl) is a melancholic piece with a slow, mournful melody. 'La niña gorda' (The Fat Girl) is a lively, humorous piece with a bouncy rhythm. 'La niña estudiosa' (The Studious Girl) is a more serious piece with a contemplative melody. 'La niña coqueta' (The Flirtatious Girl) is a playful piece with a flirtatious melody and a touch of humor. The remaining movements continue in a similar vein, each with its own distinct character. 'La niña pobre' (The Poor Girl) is a simple, plaintive piece with a folk-like melody. 'La niña rica' (The Rich Girl) is a more sophisticated piece with a refined melody. 'La niña boba' (The Silly Girl) is a lighthearted piece with a playful melody. 'La niña lista' (The Smart Girl) is a more serious piece with a thoughtful melody. 'La niña presumida' (The Conceited Girl) is a humorous piece with a pompous melody. 'La niña simpática' (The Friendly Girl) is a cheerful piece with a lively melody. Overall, 'Siluetas, Op. 70' is a charming and delightful work that showcases Turina's skill as a composer of character pieces. The pieces are relatively simple and accessible, making them suitable for intermediate-level pianists. The work is a fine example of Turina's unique style, which blends Spanish folk music with classical forms and techniques.

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