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Joaquín Turina

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1940 - 1949

Average_duration

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6:57

Joaquín Turina's 'Los siete Dolores de la Virgen' is a composition for solo voice and piano, which was composed in 1914. The piece was premiered in Madrid on March 25, 1915, by the Spanish soprano Conchita Supervía and the composer himself on the piano. The composition consists of seven movements, each one representing one of the seven sorrows of the Virgin Mary. The first movement, 'La profecía de Simeón' (The Prophecy of Simeon), is a recitative that sets the scene for the piece. The second movement, 'La huida a Egipto' (The Flight to Egypt), is a lyrical and melancholic aria that depicts the Virgin Mary's journey to Egypt with the infant Jesus. The third movement, 'La pérdida del Niño Jesús en el templo' (The Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple), is a dramatic and intense aria that portrays the Virgin Mary's anguish when she realizes that Jesus is missing. The fourth movement, 'Jesús encuentra a su Madre en el camino del Calvario' (Jesus Meets His Mother on the Way to Calvary), is a tender and emotional duet between the Virgin Mary and Jesus. The fifth movement, 'La Crucifixión' (The Crucifixion), is a powerful and dramatic aria that depicts the Virgin Mary's grief and pain as she witnesses the crucifixion of her son. The sixth movement, 'La muerte de Jesús en la Cruz' (The Death of Jesus on the Cross), is a mournful and solemn aria that expresses the Virgin Mary's sorrow and despair at the death of her son. The final movement, 'La Piedad' (The Pieta), is a peaceful and contemplative aria that portrays the Virgin Mary holding the body of Jesus after his death. The piece ends with a reprise of the opening recitative, bringing the composition full circle. Overall, 'Los siete Dolores de la Virgen' is a deeply emotional and expressive work that showcases Turina's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by its use of Spanish musical idioms, such as the flamenco-inspired rhythms and melodic inflections, as well as its rich harmonies and expressive vocal writing.

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