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Enriqué Granados

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3:35

Enriqué Granados composed 'Goyescas (Serenata goyesca; Dusk), H. 63' in 1911, and it premiered in New York City in 1916. The piece is a suite of six movements for solo piano, inspired by the paintings of Francisco Goya. The first movement, 'Los Requiebros' (The Compliments), is a lively and flirtatious piece that captures the playful banter between two lovers. The second movement, 'Coloquio en la reja' (Conversation at the Window), is a more introspective piece that evokes the melancholy of unrequited love. The third movement, 'El Fandango de Candil' (The Candlelit Fandango), is a lively and rhythmic dance that captures the festive atmosphere of a Spanish tavern. The fourth movement, 'Quejas, o La Maja y el Ruiseñor' (Lament, or The Maiden and the Nightingale), is a hauntingly beautiful piece that features a melody played by the right hand that imitates the sound of a nightingale. The fifth movement, 'El Amor y la Muerte' (Love and Death), is a dramatic and intense piece that explores the themes of love and mortality. The final movement, 'Epílogo: Serenata del Espectro' (Epilogue: Serenade of the Specter), is a haunting and eerie piece that brings the suite to a close. 'Goyescas' is characterized by its use of Spanish folk melodies and rhythms, as well as its lush harmonies and virtuosic piano writing. The piece is considered one of Granados' masterpieces and has been performed and recorded by many pianists over the years.

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