Composer

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Roberto Gerhard

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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1941 - 1942

Average_duration

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18:23

Movement_count

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8

Movement ....

The 'Cancionero de Pedrell' is a composition by the Spanish composer Roberto Gerhard. It was composed in 1926 and premiered in Barcelona in the same year. The work is divided into three movements, each of which is based on a different song from the collection of traditional Spanish songs compiled by the musicologist Felipe Pedrell. The first movement, 'El testament d'Amelia', is a setting of a Catalan folk song. Gerhard's treatment of the melody is highly expressive, with the vocal line soaring above a richly textured accompaniment. The second movement, 'La filadora', is based on a song from the Valencia region. Here, Gerhard creates a lively, dance-like atmosphere, with the piano providing a rhythmic accompaniment to the vocal line. The final movement, 'La tarara', is a setting of a popular song from Andalusia. Gerhard's treatment of the melody is highly imaginative, with the vocal line twisting and turning in unexpected ways. The piano accompaniment is equally inventive, with a range of percussive effects used to create a sense of rhythmic energy. Overall, the 'Cancionero de Pedrell' is a highly original and imaginative work. Gerhard's use of traditional Spanish melodies is both respectful and innovative, with the composer finding new ways to explore the expressive potential of these timeless songs. The work is also notable for its use of complex rhythms and harmonies, which give the music a distinctly modernist flavor.

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