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Zoran Dukic
In this series, composer Stephen Goss and guitarist Zoran Dukic explore one of the most influential pieces in the classical guitar repertoire, Manuel de Falla's Homenaje. The piece for solo guitar is among ten works commissioned in honor of Claude Debussy two years after his passing. Among these composers were Paul Dukas, Maurice Ravel, Béla Bartók, and Igor Stravinsky, most of whom wrote music for solo piano. It is curious then that under this umbrella, Manuel de Falla chose to compose his only piece for the classical guitar.
Homenaje a Debussy
Manuel de Falla was a meticulous and detailed composer. These details become evident when any guitarist takes a look at the Homenaje, as it is filled with dynamic markings, articulation, and fluctuations in tempo. In this lesson, Zoran Dukic explores the musical language and timbral complexity in Manuel de Falla's short masterpiece.
Understanding Falla's Homenaje
Stephen Goss delivers a magnificent lecture straight from Manuel de Falla's house in Granada. In this video, Stephen explores the life of Manuel de Falla, his relationship with other musicians and artists, and the impetus behind his decision to write a piece for solo guitar, the Homenaje.
Dukic and Goss on Falla's Homenaje
Manuel de Falla's Homenaje was perhaps the most significant work for solo guitar ever written. At the time, it was virtually unheard of for a non-guitarist of his stature to compose for the instrument, and therefore it had a significant impact on future generations. Join Zoran Dukic and Stephen Goss as they discuss Manuel de Falla's relationship to the guitar, his musical style, and the legacy the Homenaje has left behind.
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