Brouwer: Elogio de la danza
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- Composer: Leo Brouwer (1939-)
- Instrumentation: Guitar
- Work: Elogio de la danza (1964)
- ISBN:
- Size: 8.9 x 12.0 inches
Description
Elogio de la Danza was originally conceived in 1964 for dance at the request of choreographer Luis Trápaga.
More than a tribute to Latin American dance—as Harold Gramatges pointed out—it is a universal tribute to dance. Its music evokes influences common to diverse cultures and, in particular, references to flamenco, perceptible in the characteristic strumming and drum beats.
The work has transcended for multiple reasons: its almost perfect balance, its technical elaboration, and its ability to synthesize national popular music, Spanish tradition, and the composer's cultural background. Its impact is such that it is difficult to quantify the number of recordings made or the guitarists who have included it in their repertoire. Elogio de la Danza has become an emblematic work, almost an anthem in the world of guitar.
In 2022, to mark the work's 60th anniversary, the composer composed a new introduction for the first movement (Lento). in this edition, this introduction is included as an optional extra, allowing the guitarist to choose between playing the original 1964 introduction or this one from 2022.
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Brouwer: Elogio de la danza
