Joaquín Rodrigo (1901–1999)
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Joaquín Rodrigo (1901–1999)
1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .
- Blind composer from Spain.
- Went to Paris and became active in a group of Spanish composers living there.
- Composed conservative Spanish songs with characteristic dance rhythms, vocal materials, and lyric plaintive melodies.
- Fond of using ostinato in accompaniment.
2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .
Cuatro madrigales amatorios
1. ¿Con qué la lavaré?
2. Vos me matásteis
3. ¿De dónde venís, amore?
4. De los álamos vengo, madre
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This selection is called: Cuatro madrigales amatorios “1. ¿Con qué la lavaré?”
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This selection is called: Cuatro madrigales amatorios “2. Vos me matásteis”
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This selection is called: Cuatro madrigales amatorios “3. ¿De dónde venís, amore? ”
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This selection is called: Cuatro madrigales amatorios “4. De los álamos vengo, madre ”
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