Enrique Granados (1867–1916)

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Enrique Granados (1867–1916)

1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .

  • A Catalán primarily known for his piano compositions.
  • Songs are miniatures with delicate musical touches.
  • Goyescas—a suite of six piano pieces inspired by paintings of Francisco Goya is his most famous work.
  • Song accompaniments contain motives from guitar style.

2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .

Colección de tonadillas (selections)

1. Amor y odio
3. El majo discreto
5. El mirar de la maja
7. El tra la la y el punteado
9. La maja dolorosa No. 1
10. La maja dolorosa No. 2
11. La maja dolorosa No. 3

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This selection is called: Colección de tonadillas “1. Amor y odio”
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This selection is called: Colección de tonadillas “3. El majo discreto”
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This selection is called: Colección de tonadillas “5. El mirar de la maja”
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This selection is called: Colección de tonadillas “7. El tra la la y el punteado”
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This selection is called: Colección de tonadillas “9. La maja dolorosa No. 1”
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This selection is called: Colección de tonadillas “10. La maja dolorosa No. 2”
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This selection is called: Colección de tonadillas “11. La maja dolorosa No. 3”
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