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Neoclassical Period A revival of older musical forms and styles (looks back to the Baroque and Classical Periods) Another name for the 20th century Expressionism
In spite of his small output, the Andalusian Manuel de Falla (usually known simply as `Falla') remains the central figure in the music of 20th-century Spain. He brought orchestral mastery to a national music that had concentrated on opera or guitar or piano pieces, and an aesthetic that was steeped in both a sense of history and a strong ...
Jun 13, 2023 · In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, there was a renewed interest in traditional Spanish music, leading to the Folk Revival. Manuel de Falla and Joaquín Rodrigo were key figures in this movement, incorporating elements of flamenco, sevillanas, and copla into their compositions.
Musical creativity mainly moved into areas of popular music until the nationalist revival of the late Romantic era. Spanish composers of this period included Felipe Pedrell , Isaac Albéniz , Enrique Granados , Joaquín Turina , Manuel de Falla , Jesús Guridi , Ernesto Halffter , Federico Mompou , Salvador Bacarisse , and Joaquín Rodrigo .
Feb 10, 2022 · The jota is known as the ‘mother dance’ of Spain for its influence on later Spanish styles and for its recognition as a national symbol across all the regions of the country. Flamenco is a vast musical complex that comprises cante (song), toque (guitar) and baile (dance).
In the initial years of 20th century, Spain was ruled by an oppressive dictator Francisco Franco who abolished and banned all regional literature and music. Folk music could not therefore develop much under this period. After Franco's rule, pop music and rock 'n' roll emerged. Spain soon had its own rock bands.
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The idea of performing early music more "authentically", with a sense of incorporating historically informed performance, was more completely established in the 20th century, creating a modern early music revival that continues today. Study and performance of ancient music before the 19th century.
