Composer

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Pablo Casals

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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2:03

"En lo mirall" is a composition for cello and piano by the Spanish cellist and composer Pablo Casals. The piece was composed in 1923 and premiered in Barcelona the same year. It is a single-movement work that lasts approximately six minutes. The piece begins with a slow and melancholic introduction played by the cello, which is then joined by the piano. The main theme is then introduced, which is a lively and rhythmic melody played by the cello. The piano provides a supportive accompaniment, with occasional interjections of its own. The middle section of the piece is more introspective, with the cello playing a lyrical melody accompanied by gentle arpeggios on the piano. This section builds to a climax before returning to the main theme. The final section of the piece is a variation on the main theme, with the cello playing a more virtuosic version of the melody. The piano provides a driving accompaniment, with occasional flourishes of its own. The piece ends with a flourish from both instruments. "En lo mirall" is characteristic of Casals' style, which is marked by a lyrical and expressive approach to the cello. The piece showcases the cello's range and versatility, with both the slow and fast sections requiring different techniques and moods. The piano part is supportive and complementary, providing a harmonic and rhythmic foundation for the cello's melodies. Overall, "En lo mirall" is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Casals' skill as both a cellist and a composer. Its combination of melancholy and liveliness, introspection and virtuosity, make it a memorable addition to the cello repertoire.

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