Composer

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Carlos López-Buchardo

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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1919 - 1920

Average_duration

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15:04

Movement_count

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3

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Escenas Argentinas is a suite of six pieces for piano composed by Carlos López-Buchardo, an Argentine composer, pianist, and conductor. The suite was composed in 1920 and premiered in Buenos Aires the same year. The six movements of Escenas Argentinas are titled: 1. En la Pampa 2. En la Sierra 3. En la Playa 4. En la Ciudad 5. En el Delta 6. En la Fiesta Each movement represents a different scene or landscape in Argentina. The first movement, En la Pampa, is a lively and rhythmic piece that evokes the vast grasslands of the Argentine countryside. The second movement, En la Sierra, is a slower and more contemplative piece that captures the rugged beauty of the Andes mountains. The third movement, En la Playa, is a playful and energetic piece that conjures up images of the beach and the sea. The fourth movement, En la Ciudad, is a bustling and urban piece that reflects the energy and excitement of Buenos Aires. The fifth movement, En el Delta, is a tranquil and serene piece that captures the peacefulness of the Paraná River Delta. The final movement, En la Fiesta, is a lively and celebratory piece that represents the joy and exuberance of Argentine folk festivals. Overall, Escenas Argentinas is a vibrant and colorful suite that showcases López-Buchardo's skill as a composer and his love for his homeland. The suite is characterized by its use of traditional Argentine rhythms and melodies, as well as its evocative and descriptive qualities. It remains a popular and beloved work in the Argentine piano repertoire.

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