Composer

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Miguel Bernal Jiménez

Genre

:

Chamber

Style

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Dance

Compose Date

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1951

Average_duration

:

9:56

Movement_count

:

3

Movement ....

Danzas Tarascas (3) is a composition by Mexican composer Miguel Bernal Jiménez. It was composed in 1941 and premiered on October 12 of the same year in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which is inspired by the traditional dances of the Tarascan people of Michoacán. The first movement, titled "Danza de los Viejitos" (Dance of the Old Men), is a lively and playful dance that imitates the movements of elderly men. The music is characterized by a fast tempo, syncopated rhythms, and the use of traditional instruments such as the maracas and the guitar. The melody is simple and repetitive, with occasional variations and improvisations. The second movement, titled "Danza de los Tecuanes" (Dance of the Jaguars), is a more dramatic and intense dance that depicts the Tarascan myth of the jaguar. The music is characterized by a slower tempo, a more complex rhythm, and the use of percussion instruments such as the drums and the tambourine. The melody is more elaborate and varied, with frequent changes in tempo and dynamics. The third and final movement, titled "Danza de los Viejitos y Tecuanes" (Dance of the Old Men and Jaguars), combines elements of the first two movements into a festive and celebratory dance. The music is characterized by a fast tempo, a complex rhythm, and the use of both traditional and modern instruments such as the saxophone and the trumpet. The melody is a fusion of the themes from the first two movements, with new variations and improvisations. Overall, Danzas Tarascas (3) is a vibrant and colorful representation of the traditional dances and music of the Tarascan people of Michoacán. It showcases Bernal Jiménez's mastery of Mexican folk music and his ability to blend traditional and modern elements into a cohesive and dynamic composition.

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