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Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco

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8:47

"La sirenetta e il pesce turchino, Op. 18" is a composition for solo guitar by Italian composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. The piece was composed in 1922 and premiered in the same year in Florence, Italy. The composition is divided into three movements, each of which tells a different part of the story of "The Little Mermaid and the Blue Fish." The first movement, "The Little Mermaid," is marked "Andante espressivo" and is characterized by its lyrical and melancholic melody. The second movement, "The Blue Fish," is marked "Allegro vivace" and is a lively and playful scherzo. The final movement, "The Little Mermaid's Lament," is marked "Lento" and is a mournful and introspective adagio. The piece is notable for its use of impressionistic harmonies and textures, as well as its virtuosic guitar writing. Castelnuovo-Tedesco was a prolific composer for the guitar, and "La sirenetta e il pesce turchino" is one of his most popular works for the instrument. The piece has been recorded by numerous guitarists and is frequently performed in concert.

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