Composer

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Silvestre Revueltas

Genre

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Ballet

Style

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Ballet

Compose Date

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1940

First Performance

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Nov 23, 1940

Average_duration

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34:20

Movement_count

:

4

Movement ....

La Coronela is a ballet composed by Silvestre Revueltas in 1937. The plot of the ballet is based on the Mexican Revolution, which took place from 1910 to 1920. The ballet tells the story of a female revolutionary leader, La Coronela, who fights against the oppressive government forces. The ballet is divided into three movements. The first movement, titled "La Coronela," introduces the main character and her army of revolutionaries. The music is fast-paced and rhythmic, with a strong emphasis on percussion instruments. The movement ends with a triumphant march, as La Coronela and her army prepare for battle. The second movement, titled "El Alba," takes place at dawn as the revolutionaries prepare for battle. The music is slower and more contemplative, with a haunting melody played by the strings. The movement builds to a climax as the revolutionaries charge into battle. The third movement, titled "La Victoria," depicts the revolutionaries' victory over the government forces. The music is celebratory and triumphant, with a lively dance rhythm. The movement ends with a grand finale, as La Coronela and her army celebrate their victory. One of the characteristics of La Coronela is its use of traditional Mexican music. Revueltas incorporates elements of folk music, such as the use of mariachi-style trumpets and the rhythm of the jarabe tapatío, into the score. This gives the ballet a distinctly Mexican flavor and helps to evoke the spirit of the revolution. La Coronela premiered on August 15, 1937, at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. The ballet was choreographed by Guillermina Bravo and featured the Ballet de la Ciudad de México. The premiere was a great success, and the ballet has since become a beloved part of the Mexican cultural heritage.

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