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freely adapt a number of Baroque harmonic and contrapuntal procedures to Brazilian music. The Bachiana Brasileira No. 5, “Aria Cantilena” was originally written for Soprano and orchestra of 8 violoncelli. He later made an arrangement for guitar and voice, and it has been arranged for numerous other kinds of instrumental ensembles. It is one of his best known pieces of music. Ismael Ledesma (1962-) Balada del Indio Ismael Ledesma is a Paraguayan harpist and composer born in 1962, currently residing in France. He has traveled around the world performing his own original compositions. “Balada del Indio” was first recorded in his album of the same title in 2000. Latin-American and contemporary elements are present. The rhythms of the main two voices and how they fit together make this piece very rhythmically driving. This particular arrangement was done by one of Cristian’s mentors: Paraguayan classical guitarist Berta Rojas. Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Fantasy Piece Op. 73 for Cello and Piano (1st movement) This work was written in 1849, one of Schumann’s most productive composing years. Schumann said this of his productivity “For some time now I’ve been very busy – it’s been my most fruitful year – it seemed as if the outer storms compelled people to turn inward.” Originally composed for clarinet and piano, Schumann also included cello and violin parts in the original composition. It was his intention that the piece could also be performed by cello or violin with piano accompaniment. Fantasy Pieces consists of a three movement “cycle of poetic miniatures” beginning with a movement marked ‘Zart und mit Ausdruck’ which means ‘tender with longing.’ Sources: John Daverio and Eric Sams. “Schumann, Robert.” In Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online, http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com.mutex.gmu.edu/subscriber/article/grove/ music/40704pg17 (accessed April 18, 2011). 6
Johann Strauss (1825-1899) Mein Herr Marquis from Die Fledermaus Johann Strauss, II (October 25, 1825 – June 3, 1899) was an Austrian composer of over 500 waltzes, polkas, and other types of dance music, as well as ballets and operettas. Among his most notable works are the operas Die Fledermaus and Der Zigeunerbaron. Mein Herr Marquis, ein Mann wie Sie My lord, marquis, a man like you Solt’ besser das versteh’n! should understand this better! Darum rate ich, Therefore I advise you Ja genauer sich die Leute anzuseh’n! to look at people more closely Die Hand ist doch wohl gar zu fein, ah, My hand is indeed much too delicate, Die Füßchen so zierlich und klein, ah this little foot so graceful and tiny, ah Die sprache, die ich führe, The language that I speak, Die Taille, die Tournüre, my waistline, my shape- Dergleichen finden Sie bei ener Zofe nie! The likes of which you’ll never find in a chambermaid Gestehen müssen Sie fürwahr You must truly admit: Sehr komisch dieser Irrtum war this mistake was truly funny Ja, sehr komisch, ha ha ha Yes, very funny, ha ha ha Ist die Sache, ha ha ha! is the thing, ha ha ha! Drum verzeih’n Sie, ha ha ha, Therefore forgive me, ha ha ha Wenn ich lache, ha ha ha…! if I laugh, ha ha ha…! Ach, sehr komisch, Herr Marquis, sind Sie Oh, very funny, lord marquis, you are! Mis dem Profil im griech’ schen Stil With a profile in the Grecian style Beschenkte mich Natur nature has endowed me Wenn nicht dies Gesicht If this face doesn’t Schon genügend spricht, already say enough, So seh’n Sie die Figure! Then observe my figure! Schau’n durch die Lorgnette Sie dann, ah Just gaze through your lorgnette, ah Sich diese Toilette nur an, ah at this party dress, ah Mir scheinet wohl, die Liebe It certainly seems to me that love Macht Ihre Augen trübe; is making your eyes blurry; Der schönen Zofe Bild the image of a pretty chambermaid Hat ganz Ihr Herz erfüllt! Has completely filled your heart Nun sehen Sie sie überall; Now you see her everwhere; Sehr komisch ist fürwahr der Fall very funny, indeed, is the situation 7
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