Composer

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Angelo Gilardino

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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1989

Average_duration

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16:29

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

'Variazioni sulla Follia ('Studi da Francisco Goya')' is a composition for solo guitar by Italian composer Angelo Gilardino. The piece was composed in 1986 and premiered in the same year by guitarist Oscar Ghiglia. The composition is based on the theme of 'La Follia', a popular melody from the Baroque era that has been used by many composers as a basis for variations. However, Gilardino's version is unique in that it is inspired by the works of Spanish painter Francisco Goya. The title of the piece translates to 'Variations on Madness (Studies from Francisco Goya)'. The composition consists of six movements, each of which is named after a painting by Goya. The movements are as follows: 1. El sueño de la razón produce monstruos (The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters) 2. El aquelarre (The Witches' Sabbath) 3. El perro semihundido (The Half-Submerged Dog) 4. El 3 de mayo de 1808 en Madrid (The Third of May 1808 in Madrid) 5. El entierro de la sardina (The Burial of the Sardine) 6. Saturno devorando a su hijo (Saturn Devouring His Son) Each movement is characterized by a different mood and style, reflecting the painting that inspired it. For example, the first movement is dark and brooding, reflecting the eerie quality of Goya's 'The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters'. The second movement is more frenzied and chaotic, reflecting the wild and disturbing imagery of 'The Witches' Sabbath'. The third movement is more introspective, with a melancholy melody that reflects the isolation of the dog in 'The Half-Submerged Dog'. Overall, 'Variazioni sulla Follia ('Studi da Francisco Goya')' is a challenging and complex piece that showcases Gilardino's skill as a composer and the versatility of the guitar as an instrument. It is a unique and innovative take on a classic theme, and a testament to the enduring influence of Goya's art.

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