The version performed today is a reduction of the
original orchestral version performed by Rafael
Serrallet (to whom the composer dedicated the
piece) and the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Panama in June 2007. It is a theatrical work; the guitar assumes
the role of a "buffo" tenor called Juan Rana who asks the audience to follow
him in his adventures. The structure is an
A- B- A format in concertante style. The harmonic, melodic and rhythmical
material is colorful and joyful. The piece presents a confrontation between two
figures represented in two main themes: Juan Rana, the man, stupid in his
arrogance and male vanity; and Beatriz, the female, clever, stronger and full
of false sweetness. Michael Cansfield
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David Gálvez
El Guardainfante Play
Recorded on 10/02/2007, uploaded on 01/15/2009
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El Guardainfante David Gálvez
The version performed today is a reduction of the original orchestral version performed by Rafael Serrallet (to whom the composer dedicated the piece) and the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Panama in June 2007. It is a theatrical work; the guitar assumes the role of a "buffo" tenor called Juan Rana who asks the audience to follow him in his adventures. The structure is an A- B- A format in concertante style. The harmonic, melodic and rhythmical material is colorful and joyful. The piece presents a confrontation between two figures represented in two main themes: Juan Rana, the man, stupid in his arrogance and male vanity; and Beatriz, the female, clever, stronger and full of false sweetness. Michael Cansfield
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