Composer

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Ferran Obradors

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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2:48

Coplas De Curro Dulce is a song cycle composed by Ferran Obradors in 1948. The premiere of the work took place in Barcelona in the same year. The cycle consists of eight movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca. The first movement, "La guitarra," is a lively and rhythmic piece that showcases the virtuosity of the guitar. The second movement, "El café de Chinitas," is a melancholic and nostalgic piece that evokes the atmosphere of a café in Granada. The third movement, "Las tres hojas," is a tender and delicate piece that tells the story of a woman who has lost her lover. The fourth movement, "Los cuatro muleros," is a lively and rhythmic piece that tells the story of four mule drivers who are in love with the same woman. The fifth movement, "Nana de Sevilla," is a lullaby that is both soothing and haunting. The sixth movement, "El vito," is a lively and rhythmic piece that is often performed as a dance. The seventh movement, "La petenera," is a passionate and intense piece that tells the story of a woman who has been abandoned by her lover. The final movement, "Los mozos de Monleón," is a lively and festive piece that celebrates the joys of youth. The characteristics of Coplas De Curro Dulce are its use of traditional Spanish melodies and rhythms, its evocative and emotional lyrics, and its virtuosic guitar writing. The cycle is a tribute to the rich cultural heritage of Spain and its people, and it has become a beloved and iconic work in the Spanish classical music repertoire.

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