Composer

:

Carlos Salzedo

Genre

:

Chamber

Style

:

Chamber Music

Compose Date

:

1934

Average_duration

:

11:47

Movement_count

:

7

Movement ....

Carlos Salzedo's 'Short Stories in Music, Second Series' is a collection of six short pieces for solo harp. The composition was completed in 1921 and premiered in the same year in New York City. The six movements are titled "Legend", "Dance of the Marionette", "Chanson dans la Nuit", "Whirlwind", "The Ghosts", and "The Juggler". The first movement, "Legend", is a slow and lyrical piece that showcases the harp's ability to create a haunting and mysterious atmosphere. The second movement, "Dance of the Marionette", is a playful and whimsical piece that imitates the movements of a puppet. The third movement, "Chanson dans la Nuit", is a romantic and melancholic piece that evokes the feeling of a love song sung in the night. The fourth movement, "Whirlwind", is a fast and virtuosic piece that demonstrates the harp's ability to create a sense of motion and energy. The fifth movement, "The Ghosts", is a spooky and atmospheric piece that uses various harp techniques to create a haunting and eerie sound. The final movement, "The Juggler", is a lively and rhythmic piece that imitates the movements of a juggler. Overall, 'Short Stories in Music, Second Series' is a diverse and engaging collection of pieces that showcases the versatility of the harp as an instrument. Salzedo's use of various techniques and styles creates a unique and captivating listening experience.

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