Frederic Mompou i Dencausse (Catalan pronunciation:[fɾəðəɾiɡ mumˈpow]; alternatively Federico Mompou; 16 April 1893–30 June 1987), was a Spanishcomposer and pianist. He is remembered for his solo piano music and, to a degree, his songs.
Life
Early years
Mompou was born in Barcelona to the lawyer Frederic Mompou and his wife Josefina Dencausse, who was of French origin. His brother Josep Mompou (1888–1968) became a painter. His sketch of a simple farmhouse appeared on the covers of all of Frederic's published music.
Mompou studied piano under Pedro Serra at the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu before going to Paris, to study at the Conservatoire de Paris, which was headed by Gabriel Fauré. Mompou had heard Fauré perform in Barcelona when he was nine years old, and his music and performing style had made a powerful and lasting impression on him. He had a letter of introduction to Fauré from Enrique Granados, but it never reached its intended recipient. He entered the Conservatoire (with another Spaniard, José Iturbi), but studied with Isidor Philipp, head of the piano department. He also took private piano lessons with Ferdinand Motte-Lacroix and harmony and composition lessons with Marcel Samuel-Rousseau. His extreme shyness, introspection and self-effacement meant that could not pursue a solo career, but chose to devote himself to composition instead. In 1917 he returned to Barcelona, fleeing the war. His first published work, Cants magics, appeared in 1920, mainly as a result of the advocacy of his friend Agustin Quintas.
Cançons i Danses (sing. Cançó i Dansa - Catalan; English: Songs and Dances) is the title of a collection of 15 pieces by Federico Mompou, written between 1918 and 1972. All were written for the piano, except No. 13 for guitar and No. 15 for organ.
Pieces
Each piece consists of an introductory slow Cançó, followed by a more animated Dansa in a related key but not necessarily in the same time signature. They are mostly based on existing Catalan folk tunes, although some of them are original works. Each takes between 3 and 5 minutes to play.
The Cançons i Danses were not written as a set, but as discrete pieces over a 55-year span. Cançó i Dansa No. 1 is one of Mompou's best known works, and has been arranged for various combinations of instruments. No. 6 is also very well known.
Frederic Mompou: Canciones y danzas (Cançons i danses) (1921/63)
Doce canciones y danzas (Dotze cançons i danses) (compuestas entre 1921 y 1963), Frederic Mompou (1893-1987).
Alicia de Larrocha, piano.
1. Quasi moderato (00:00)
2. Lento (3:51)
3. Modéré (6:31)
4. Moderat (10:29)
5. Lento litúrgico (14:43)
6. Cantabile espressivo (18:41)
7. Lento (22:34)
8. Moderato cantabile con sentimiento (25:36)
9. Cantabile espressivo (29:07)
10. Largheto molto cantabile (33:33)
11. Lent et majestueux (37:03)
12. Molto cantabile (40:57)
Las Canciones y danzas de Frederic Mompou suponen una de las suites más importantes en la vida del compositor. Compuestas entre años tan distantes como 1921 y 1963, estas obras le acompañaron durante toda la vida, y no tuvo preocupación en acabarlas rápido ni con ninguna presión. Su estilo varía de una otra y no tienen muchas ca...
published: 21 Mar 2016
Federico Mompou plays Mompou Cançons i danses No. 10-11-12
Federico Mompou (16 April 1893 -- 30 June 1987)
rec. 1974
Mompou is the soul of the piano ...listen and listen again...his inimitable sound, its mystery, its spiritual depth ...music full of light, poetry and inner resonance...I hope that everyone can enjoy this wonderful music...
published: 02 Sep 2010
Ferran Talarn | "Cançó i dansa No.13" by Federico Mompou | Open Strings Berlin
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published: 04 Jun 2019
Federico Mompou Cançó i Dansa no. 6 - performed in concert by Genaro Pereira
Mompou incorporated both folk melodies and original compositions in this cycle of 15 pieces, the Cançons i Danses. The Canco is one of the most disconsolate moments in piano repertoire, in my opinion. The Dansa here uses a rumba syncopated rhythm to great effect. This is one of the more popular numbers in the cycle and was a favourite encore of Michelangeli.
Performed live in recital in Paris, Salle Odette Pilpoul February 2015 by pianist Genaro Pereira the Cançons i Danses or Songs and Dances are piano pieces by Catalan composer Federico Mompou.
Federico Mompou, written between 1918 and 1972
www.genaropereira.com
published: 10 Mar 2015
Federico Mompou plays Mompou Cançons i danses No. 1-2-3
Federico Mompou (16 April 1893 -- 30 June 1987)
rec. 1974
Mompou is the soul of the piano ...listen and listen again...his inimitable sound, its mystery, its spiritual depth ...his poetry full of light and inner resonance...I hope that everyone can enjoy this wonderful music...if you listen Mompou playing its own compositions, you think nobody else can play them ...
Doce canciones y danzas (Dotze cançons i danses) (compuestas entre 1921 y 1963), Frederic Mompou (1893-1987).
Alicia de Larrocha, piano.
1. Quasi moderato (...
Doce canciones y danzas (Dotze cançons i danses) (compuestas entre 1921 y 1963), Frederic Mompou (1893-1987).
Alicia de Larrocha, piano.
1. Quasi moderato (00:00)
2. Lento (3:51)
3. Modéré (6:31)
4. Moderat (10:29)
5. Lento litúrgico (14:43)
6. Cantabile espressivo (18:41)
7. Lento (22:34)
8. Moderato cantabile con sentimiento (25:36)
9. Cantabile espressivo (29:07)
10. Largheto molto cantabile (33:33)
11. Lent et majestueux (37:03)
12. Molto cantabile (40:57)
Las Canciones y danzas de Frederic Mompou suponen una de las suites más importantes en la vida del compositor. Compuestas entre años tan distantes como 1921 y 1963, estas obras le acompañaron durante toda la vida, y no tuvo preocupación en acabarlas rápido ni con ninguna presión. Su estilo varía de una otra y no tienen muchas características en común salvo la evidente: todas las obras están divididas en dos secciones, una primera o «canción», normalmente más lenta y cantabile, y una segunda o «danza», con inspiración en el folclore catalán y un espíritu más vivo.
El estilo de Mompou es minimalista, sin muchas voces que recarguen el sonido ni pasajes que requieran excesiva fuerza ni sonidos estridentes del piano. Se basa principalmente en la armonía. Mompou decide en numerosas ocasiones eliminar la separación de compases en sus obras, porque para él la música «no se debe encerrar en compases». Seguramente lo habría hecho en todas las obras si no fuera por la insistencia de su mujer, Carmen Bravo, en que no lo hiciera.
Las Canciones y danzas están inspiradas de forma general en cantos tradicionales catalanes, así como en otras melodías como las cantigas de Alfonso X el Sabio. Las dos originales son la canción y danza 5ª y la 6ª, y esta última es la que goza de más popularidad. Comienza con una canción en la trágica tonalidad de mi bemol menor, para derivar en una rumba muy española.
No me pertenecen ni el audio ni las partituras que se muestran en el vídeo.
-audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSn9Y...
Doce canciones y danzas (Dotze cançons i danses) (compuestas entre 1921 y 1963), Frederic Mompou (1893-1987).
Alicia de Larrocha, piano.
1. Quasi moderato (00:00)
2. Lento (3:51)
3. Modéré (6:31)
4. Moderat (10:29)
5. Lento litúrgico (14:43)
6. Cantabile espressivo (18:41)
7. Lento (22:34)
8. Moderato cantabile con sentimiento (25:36)
9. Cantabile espressivo (29:07)
10. Largheto molto cantabile (33:33)
11. Lent et majestueux (37:03)
12. Molto cantabile (40:57)
Las Canciones y danzas de Frederic Mompou suponen una de las suites más importantes en la vida del compositor. Compuestas entre años tan distantes como 1921 y 1963, estas obras le acompañaron durante toda la vida, y no tuvo preocupación en acabarlas rápido ni con ninguna presión. Su estilo varía de una otra y no tienen muchas características en común salvo la evidente: todas las obras están divididas en dos secciones, una primera o «canción», normalmente más lenta y cantabile, y una segunda o «danza», con inspiración en el folclore catalán y un espíritu más vivo.
El estilo de Mompou es minimalista, sin muchas voces que recarguen el sonido ni pasajes que requieran excesiva fuerza ni sonidos estridentes del piano. Se basa principalmente en la armonía. Mompou decide en numerosas ocasiones eliminar la separación de compases en sus obras, porque para él la música «no se debe encerrar en compases». Seguramente lo habría hecho en todas las obras si no fuera por la insistencia de su mujer, Carmen Bravo, en que no lo hiciera.
Las Canciones y danzas están inspiradas de forma general en cantos tradicionales catalanes, así como en otras melodías como las cantigas de Alfonso X el Sabio. Las dos originales son la canción y danza 5ª y la 6ª, y esta última es la que goza de más popularidad. Comienza con una canción en la trágica tonalidad de mi bemol menor, para derivar en una rumba muy española.
No me pertenecen ni el audio ni las partituras que se muestran en el vídeo.
-audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSn9Y...
Federico Mompou (16 April 1893 -- 30 June 1987)
rec. 1974
Mompou is the soul of the piano ...listen and listen again...his inimitable sound, its my...
Federico Mompou (16 April 1893 -- 30 June 1987)
rec. 1974
Mompou is the soul of the piano ...listen and listen again...his inimitable sound, its mystery, its spiritual depth ...music full of light, poetry and inner resonance...I hope that everyone can enjoy this wonderful music...
Federico Mompou (16 April 1893 -- 30 June 1987)
rec. 1974
Mompou is the soul of the piano ...listen and listen again...his inimitable sound, its mystery, its spiritual depth ...music full of light, poetry and inner resonance...I hope that everyone can enjoy this wonderful music...
To transport Ferran's most private emotions towards these two movements we found a spot in the earliest of all morning hours to shoot while the sun was coming u...
To transport Ferran's most private emotions towards these two movements we found a spot in the earliest of all morning hours to shoot while the sun was coming up.
Please enjoy and check out Ferran Talarn. He's a wonderful person.
https://www.ferrantalarn.com
https://www.instagram.com/ferran_talarn/
Follow us:
https://facebook.com/openstringsberlin
https://instagram.com/openstringsberlin
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To transport Ferran's most private emotions towards these two movements we found a spot in the earliest of all morning hours to shoot while the sun was coming up.
Please enjoy and check out Ferran Talarn. He's a wonderful person.
https://www.ferrantalarn.com
https://www.instagram.com/ferran_talarn/
Follow us:
https://facebook.com/openstringsberlin
https://instagram.com/openstringsberlin
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Mompou incorporated both folk melodies and original compositions in this cycle of 15 pieces, the Cançons i Danses. The Canco is one of the most disconsolate mom...
Mompou incorporated both folk melodies and original compositions in this cycle of 15 pieces, the Cançons i Danses. The Canco is one of the most disconsolate moments in piano repertoire, in my opinion. The Dansa here uses a rumba syncopated rhythm to great effect. This is one of the more popular numbers in the cycle and was a favourite encore of Michelangeli.
Performed live in recital in Paris, Salle Odette Pilpoul February 2015 by pianist Genaro Pereira the Cançons i Danses or Songs and Dances are piano pieces by Catalan composer Federico Mompou.
Federico Mompou, written between 1918 and 1972
www.genaropereira.com
Mompou incorporated both folk melodies and original compositions in this cycle of 15 pieces, the Cançons i Danses. The Canco is one of the most disconsolate moments in piano repertoire, in my opinion. The Dansa here uses a rumba syncopated rhythm to great effect. This is one of the more popular numbers in the cycle and was a favourite encore of Michelangeli.
Performed live in recital in Paris, Salle Odette Pilpoul February 2015 by pianist Genaro Pereira the Cançons i Danses or Songs and Dances are piano pieces by Catalan composer Federico Mompou.
Federico Mompou, written between 1918 and 1972
www.genaropereira.com
Federico Mompou (16 April 1893 -- 30 June 1987)
rec. 1974
Mompou is the soul of the piano ...listen and listen again...his inimitable sound, its my...
Federico Mompou (16 April 1893 -- 30 June 1987)
rec. 1974
Mompou is the soul of the piano ...listen and listen again...his inimitable sound, its mystery, its spiritual depth ...his poetry full of light and inner resonance...I hope that everyone can enjoy this wonderful music...if you listen Mompou playing its own compositions, you think nobody else can play them ...
Federico Mompou (16 April 1893 -- 30 June 1987)
rec. 1974
Mompou is the soul of the piano ...listen and listen again...his inimitable sound, its mystery, its spiritual depth ...his poetry full of light and inner resonance...I hope that everyone can enjoy this wonderful music...if you listen Mompou playing its own compositions, you think nobody else can play them ...
Doce canciones y danzas (Dotze cançons i danses) (compuestas entre 1921 y 1963), Frederic Mompou (1893-1987).
Alicia de Larrocha, piano.
1. Quasi moderato (00:00)
2. Lento (3:51)
3. Modéré (6:31)
4. Moderat (10:29)
5. Lento litúrgico (14:43)
6. Cantabile espressivo (18:41)
7. Lento (22:34)
8. Moderato cantabile con sentimiento (25:36)
9. Cantabile espressivo (29:07)
10. Largheto molto cantabile (33:33)
11. Lent et majestueux (37:03)
12. Molto cantabile (40:57)
Las Canciones y danzas de Frederic Mompou suponen una de las suites más importantes en la vida del compositor. Compuestas entre años tan distantes como 1921 y 1963, estas obras le acompañaron durante toda la vida, y no tuvo preocupación en acabarlas rápido ni con ninguna presión. Su estilo varía de una otra y no tienen muchas características en común salvo la evidente: todas las obras están divididas en dos secciones, una primera o «canción», normalmente más lenta y cantabile, y una segunda o «danza», con inspiración en el folclore catalán y un espíritu más vivo.
El estilo de Mompou es minimalista, sin muchas voces que recarguen el sonido ni pasajes que requieran excesiva fuerza ni sonidos estridentes del piano. Se basa principalmente en la armonía. Mompou decide en numerosas ocasiones eliminar la separación de compases en sus obras, porque para él la música «no se debe encerrar en compases». Seguramente lo habría hecho en todas las obras si no fuera por la insistencia de su mujer, Carmen Bravo, en que no lo hiciera.
Las Canciones y danzas están inspiradas de forma general en cantos tradicionales catalanes, así como en otras melodías como las cantigas de Alfonso X el Sabio. Las dos originales son la canción y danza 5ª y la 6ª, y esta última es la que goza de más popularidad. Comienza con una canción en la trágica tonalidad de mi bemol menor, para derivar en una rumba muy española.
No me pertenecen ni el audio ni las partituras que se muestran en el vídeo.
-audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSn9Y...
Federico Mompou (16 April 1893 -- 30 June 1987)
rec. 1974
Mompou is the soul of the piano ...listen and listen again...his inimitable sound, its mystery, its spiritual depth ...music full of light, poetry and inner resonance...I hope that everyone can enjoy this wonderful music...
To transport Ferran's most private emotions towards these two movements we found a spot in the earliest of all morning hours to shoot while the sun was coming up.
Please enjoy and check out Ferran Talarn. He's a wonderful person.
https://www.ferrantalarn.com
https://www.instagram.com/ferran_talarn/
Follow us:
https://facebook.com/openstringsberlin
https://instagram.com/openstringsberlin
https://openstringsberlin.com
Mompou incorporated both folk melodies and original compositions in this cycle of 15 pieces, the Cançons i Danses. The Canco is one of the most disconsolate moments in piano repertoire, in my opinion. The Dansa here uses a rumba syncopated rhythm to great effect. This is one of the more popular numbers in the cycle and was a favourite encore of Michelangeli.
Performed live in recital in Paris, Salle Odette Pilpoul February 2015 by pianist Genaro Pereira the Cançons i Danses or Songs and Dances are piano pieces by Catalan composer Federico Mompou.
Federico Mompou, written between 1918 and 1972
www.genaropereira.com
Federico Mompou (16 April 1893 -- 30 June 1987)
rec. 1974
Mompou is the soul of the piano ...listen and listen again...his inimitable sound, its mystery, its spiritual depth ...his poetry full of light and inner resonance...I hope that everyone can enjoy this wonderful music...if you listen Mompou playing its own compositions, you think nobody else can play them ...
Frederic Mompou i Dencausse (Catalan pronunciation:[fɾəðəɾiɡ mumˈpow]; alternatively Federico Mompou; 16 April 1893–30 June 1987), was a Spanishcomposer and pianist. He is remembered for his solo piano music and, to a degree, his songs.
Life
Early years
Mompou was born in Barcelona to the lawyer Frederic Mompou and his wife Josefina Dencausse, who was of French origin. His brother Josep Mompou (1888–1968) became a painter. His sketch of a simple farmhouse appeared on the covers of all of Frederic's published music.
Mompou studied piano under Pedro Serra at the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu before going to Paris, to study at the Conservatoire de Paris, which was headed by Gabriel Fauré. Mompou had heard Fauré perform in Barcelona when he was nine years old, and his music and performing style had made a powerful and lasting impression on him. He had a letter of introduction to Fauré from Enrique Granados, but it never reached its intended recipient. He entered the Conservatoire (with another Spaniard, José Iturbi), but studied with Isidor Philipp, head of the piano department. He also took private piano lessons with Ferdinand Motte-Lacroix and harmony and composition lessons with Marcel Samuel-Rousseau. His extreme shyness, introspection and self-effacement meant that could not pursue a solo career, but chose to devote himself to composition instead. In 1917 he returned to Barcelona, fleeing the war. His first published work, Cants magics, appeared in 1920, mainly as a result of the advocacy of his friend Agustin Quintas.
I-10 Mean aquatic machine Generate evil at sea Unholy underwater mystery Bring your burning misery 'Till there's nothing left to see ... 'Till the death of your enemy Like a Vader, like a wolf Stalk your victims from invisibility Spawn of the serpent of the deep Steel-spirit - hunt down all ships Son of evil industry Dark danger of the sea Japanese war machine Diesel-demon unseen Let the water burn Bring the scum to their knees Move to attack formation Devouring devastation Move to attack formation