Spanish Narrative and Theater: 1940s to Present
Narrative of the 1990s
There are different genres:
- Adventure Novels: Mixing history with intrigue. Examples include Arturo Pérez Reverte’s “The Flanders Panel,” “The Fencing Master,” and “Captain Alatriste.”
- Thriller: Juan Madrid’s “Days Were Numbered” stands out.
- Erotic Fiction: Resurfaced in 1989 with Almudena Grandes’ “The Ages of Lulu,” a Vertical Smile award winner.
- Experimental Fiction: The most used genre in recent years, with authors such as J. Luis Loudero (“Games of the Later Age”), Javier
Albéniz’s Corpus Christi in Seville: Suite Iberia Analysis
Analysis of Albéniz’s “Corpus Christi in Seville” from “Iberia” Suite
Pace
The pace of this piece is determined by the air of the procession it intends to evoke. It follows a binary rhythm, regular and constant, using a two-four time signature, with the quarter note as the beat. The tempo is Allegro grazioso, moderately fast and graceful. Interestingly, the section representing the saeta (arrow-like lament) underneath is in four-four time, while above, the bells continue ringing in two-four time.
Read MoreBaroque Art and Culture: A 17th-18th Century Movement
Baroque Art and Culture
Baroque was a European cultural movement that developed during the 17th and 18th centuries. It was influenced by the religious tensions that divided Europe:
- In Catholic countries, new attitudes were expressed by an intense spirituality, which affected all areas of life.
- In Protestant countries, life was viewed in a more individualistic way. Economic success was highly valued.
Baroque Culture
All branches of culture flourished during the Baroque period:
- Art: Like Renaissance art,
Renaissance Music: Vocal and Instrumental Forms
Renaissance: Religious Vocal Music
The Renaissance period saw a division of the church. The following are the divisions:
- 1. The Lutheran Reformation: The Coral will be the hymn in his church. Simple to 4 voices in German text.
- 2. The Anglican Reformation: The Anthem will be his hymn in his church for 4 voices in English text.
- 3. Catholic Counter: Its hymn is Gregorian chant. Mass is a complex musical form. Liturgy joins the motet. The motet will be the most important text in Latin, which is a brief
Medieval Literature: Popular and Highbrow Traditions
During the eleventh and twelfth centuries, popular literature flourished as an anonymous, orally transmitted art form created by and for the people.
Popular Literature
- Narrative (in verse): Its purpose was to narrate events, awakening the interest of the people, entertaining, and informing.
- Lyric: The subject of popular poetry was varied, with compositions addressing the theme of love predominating.
Highbrow Literature
From the thirteenth century, a kind of scholarly literature written for nobles was
Read MoreRomantic Era Music: Characteristics, Composers, and Instruments
Romantic Era Music: Key Features
Romantic music features:
- Emotional expression and fantasy
- Rich modulations, harmonies, chromaticism, and dissonance
- Melody: Important, passionate, and lyrical
- Orchestra growth and complexity (especially wind instruments)
- New systems: leitmotif (obsession) or ring system (repetition and reappearance of an idea)
The Piano in the Romantic Era
The piano underwent significant technical changes, emphasizing fantasy, virtuosity, and loudness (scales, arpeggios, trills).
Piano music
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