Composer

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Sebastián Durón

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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1:04

"Pues me pierdo" is a zarzuela composed by Sebastián Durón, a Spanish Baroque composer, in the late 17th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1690 and 1700. The zarzuela premiered in Madrid, Spain, in the early 18th century. The zarzuela consists of three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement is a lively and rhythmic "jota," a traditional Spanish dance in triple meter. The second movement is a slow and melancholic "romance," a narrative song that tells a story. The third movement is a lively and festive "seguidilla," another traditional Spanish dance in triple meter. The zarzuela's lyrics are in Spanish and tell the story of a man who is lost in love and doesn't know what to do. He sings about his confusion and his desire to find his way back to his love. The music reflects the emotions of the lyrics, with the jota being joyful and energetic, the romance being sad and introspective, and the seguidilla being celebratory and lively. Durón's composition is a prime example of the zarzuela genre, which combines music, dance, and theater. The zarzuela was a popular form of entertainment in Spain during the Baroque period and continues to be performed today. "Pues me pierdo" is a testament to Durón's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of Spanish culture in his music.

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