Composer

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Federico Mompou

Genre

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Keyboard

First Performance

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November 14, 2009

Average_duration

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3:18

'Dansa dels tres reis que han caigut del camell' is a piano piece composed by Federico Mompou in 1959. The piece was premiered in the same year in Barcelona, Spain. It is a part of Mompou's collection of piano pieces called 'Impressions íntimes' (Intimate Impressions). The piece is divided into three movements, each representing one of the three kings who have fallen off their camels. The first movement is called 'Melancòlica' (Melancholic) and represents the king who fell off due to his sadness. The second movement is called 'Fantàstica' (Fantastic) and represents the king who fell off due to his imagination. The third movement is called 'Misteriosa' (Mysterious) and represents the king who fell off due to his curiosity. The piece is characterized by its simplicity and lyricism. Mompou's use of dissonance and chromaticism creates a dreamlike atmosphere, which is further enhanced by the use of pedal. The piece is also characterized by its use of silence and pauses, which create a sense of anticipation and tension. The first movement, 'Melancòlica', is in a slow tempo and is characterized by its melancholic melody. The second movement, 'Fantàstica', is in a faster tempo and is characterized by its playful and whimsical melody. The third movement, 'Misteriosa', is in a slow tempo and is characterized by its mysterious and haunting melody. Overall, 'Dansa dels tres reis que han caigut del camell' is a beautiful and evocative piano piece that showcases Mompou's unique style and musical sensibility. Its simplicity and lyricism make it accessible to both performers and listeners, while its dreamlike atmosphere and use of dissonance and chromaticism make it a captivating and memorable piece of music.

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