Composer

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Federico Mompou

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1942 - 1962

Average_duration

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28:07

Movement_count

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8

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Federico Mompou's 'Cançons i dansas, Set 2' is a collection of six pieces for solo piano. The set was composed in 1959 and premiered the same year in Barcelona. The six movements are titled 'Cançó i dansa No. 7', 'Cançó i dansa No. 8', 'Cançó i dansa No. 9', 'Cançó i dansa No. 10', 'Cançó i dansa No. 11', and 'Cançó i dansa No. 12'. The first movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 7', is a slow and melancholic piece that features a simple melody accompanied by gentle arpeggios. The second movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 8', is more lively and rhythmic, with a playful melody that is repeated throughout the piece. The third movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 9', is a slow and introspective piece that features a haunting melody and sparse accompaniment. The fourth movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 10', is a lively and energetic piece that features a driving rhythm and a catchy melody. The fifth movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 11', is a slow and contemplative piece that features a simple melody and delicate accompaniment. The final movement, 'Cançó i dansa No. 12', is a lively and joyful piece that features a lively melody and a driving rhythm. Overall, 'Cançons i dansas, Set 2' is a beautiful and varied collection of pieces that showcase Mompou's skill as a composer. The set is characterized by its simple melodies, delicate accompaniment, and use of repetition and variation. The pieces are also notable for their use of rhythm, with many of the movements featuring driving and energetic rhythms that give the music a sense of vitality and movement.

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