Individual Presentation or Panel Title
The Dual Nature of the Compositions and Performances of Agustín Barrios Mangoré
Abstract
In recent years, the music of Latin America has become of great interest to music researchers and has provided a wealth of opportunity to both academics and performers. My project focuses on Augustin Barrios, an early 20th century Paraguayan composer who created a more unified musical identity for Latin America as as a result of his experimental melding of dance forms from different regions. Barrios’ eclectic combination of influences helped him carve out a niche as a performer and composer in both Europe and Latin America.
The purpose of my project is to examine the dual nature of Augustin Barrios’ compositions and performances in reference to his European and regional Latin American folk influences. I have analyzed two of his most well-known pieces: La catedral, a European inspired piece which is widely regarded as one of Barrios’ greatest masterpieces, and Danza Paraguaya, a more popular piece based upon a traditional form of Paraguayan folk dance.
As part of my presentation, I performed movement II (Andante Religioso) and movement III (Allegro Solemn) from La cathedral, which I will also play for this conference.
Location
Rathskeller
Start Date
3-5-2014 2:30 PM
End Date
3-5-2014 3:20 PM
The Dual Nature of the Compositions and Performances of Agustín Barrios Mangoré
Rathskeller
In recent years, the music of Latin America has become of great interest to music researchers and has provided a wealth of opportunity to both academics and performers. My project focuses on Augustin Barrios, an early 20th century Paraguayan composer who created a more unified musical identity for Latin America as as a result of his experimental melding of dance forms from different regions. Barrios’ eclectic combination of influences helped him carve out a niche as a performer and composer in both Europe and Latin America.
The purpose of my project is to examine the dual nature of Augustin Barrios’ compositions and performances in reference to his European and regional Latin American folk influences. I have analyzed two of his most well-known pieces: La catedral, a European inspired piece which is widely regarded as one of Barrios’ greatest masterpieces, and Danza Paraguaya, a more popular piece based upon a traditional form of Paraguayan folk dance.
As part of my presentation, I performed movement II (Andante Religioso) and movement III (Allegro Solemn) from La cathedral, which I will also play for this conference.