Composer

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Alberto Hemsi

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1969

Average_duration

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14:52

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Coplas Sefardies, Op. 34 is a composition by Alberto Hemsi, a Turkish-Jewish composer, pianist, and musicologist. The piece was composed in 1930 and premiered in Istanbul, Turkey in the same year. It is a collection of six songs based on Sephardic Jewish folk melodies, arranged for voice and piano. The first movement, "La rosa enflorece," is a tender and melancholic love song. The second movement, "Morena me llaman," is a lively and rhythmic dance tune. The third movement, "Durme, durme," is a lullaby that gradually builds in intensity. The fourth movement, "Adio querida," is a mournful farewell song. The fifth movement, "Yo m'enamori d'un aire," is a playful and flirtatious song. The final movement, "Avre tu puerta cerrada," is a joyous celebration of love and life. Hemsi's arrangements of these traditional Sephardic melodies are characterized by their simplicity and elegance. He allows the beauty of the melodies to shine through, while adding subtle harmonic and rhythmic variations to enhance their emotional impact. The songs are sung in Ladino, a language that combines elements of Hebrew, Spanish, and other languages spoken by Sephardic Jews. Coplas Sefardies, Op. 34 is a testament to Hemsi's deep love and respect for the Sephardic Jewish musical tradition. His arrangements of these timeless melodies have helped to preserve and promote this rich cultural heritage, and continue to inspire musicians and audiences around the world.

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