Xavier Montsalvatge (1912– 2002)
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Xavier Montsalvatge (1912–2002)
1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .
- Catalán composer whose songs mix 20th century idioms with exotic sounds from the West Indies.
2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .
Cinco canciones negras
1. Cuba dentro de un piano
2. Punto de Habanera (Siglo XVIII)
3. Chévere
4. Canción de cuna para dormir a un negrito
5. Canto negro
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This selection is called: Cinco canciones negras “1. Cuba dentro de un piano”
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This selection is called: Cinco canciones negras “2. Punto de Habanera (Siglo XVIII)”
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This selection is called: Cinco canciones negras “3. Chévere”
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This selection is called: Cinco canciones negras “4. Canción de cuna para dormir a un negrito”
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This selection is called: Cinco canciones negras “5. Canto negro”
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