Composer

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George Crumb

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1986

Average_duration

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15:43

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

George Crumb's 'Federico's Little Songs for Children' is a song cycle composed in 1986. The piece was premiered on October 26, 1986, at the University of Pennsylvania by soprano Tony Arnold and pianist Lambert Orkis. The cycle consists of eight short songs, each based on a poem by Federico García Lorca, a Spanish poet and playwright. The first movement, "Canción de Jinete" (Song of the Horseman), is a rhythmic and energetic piece that captures the galloping of a horse. The second movement, "El Lagarto Está Llorando" (The Lizard is Crying), is a haunting and melancholic piece that features a dissonant piano accompaniment and a soaring vocal line. The third movement, "La Tarara" (The Tarara), is a playful and lively piece that features syncopated rhythms and a Spanish folk melody. The fourth movement, "Los Pelegrinitos" (The Pilgrims), is a gentle and introspective piece that features a simple piano accompaniment and a delicate vocal line. The fifth movement, "Sevillanas del Siglo XVIII" (Sevillanas of the 18th Century), is a lively and rhythmic piece that features a Spanish dance melody and a virtuosic piano accompaniment. The sixth movement, "Nana de Sevilla" (Lullaby of Seville), is a tender and intimate piece that features a gentle piano accompaniment and a soothing vocal line. The seventh movement, "Malagueña" (Malagueña), is a fiery and passionate piece that features a Spanish dance melody and a virtuosic piano accompaniment. The final movement, "Saeta" (Arrow), is a haunting and mystical piece that features a sparse piano accompaniment and a soaring vocal line. Overall, 'Federico's Little Songs for Children' is a captivating and evocative song cycle that showcases Crumb's unique style and his ability to create vivid musical landscapes. The cycle is characterized by its use of Spanish folk melodies, rhythmic complexity, and dissonant harmonies, which combine to create a rich and expressive musical language.

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