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Saint Cecilia , according to the Martyrologium Hieronymianum , was a Roman noblewoman who converted to Christianity and was martyred for her faith sometime between 180 and 230 AD. In the Catholic Church , she is the patron saint of music and musicians, as well as other guilds and municipalities; her attributes are the organ, the lute, and roses. Around 480 AD, anonymous Acts of Saint Cecilia appeared in Latin, which were transmitted in numerous manuscripts and translated into Greek. According to this text, Cecilia was a virgin from a Roman senatorial family, the Metelli , who had converted to Christianity in her childhood. Cecilia 's artistic reputation was probably the result of a mistranslation of the Acts of Saint Cecilia .

Cantantibus organis is an antiphon or hymn in honor of St. Cecilia , of which numerous versions have been written. Today we offer the composition written by Peter Philips and performed by The Priory Singers, conducted by Harry Grindle.

Ronald Binge (1910–1979) was a British composer and arranger of light music. He was born in a working-class neighborhood of Derby, Derbyshire , in the English Midlands . As a child, he sang in the choir at St. Andrew's Church on London Road, Derby , "the railwaymen's church," and was educated at the Derby School of Music , where he studied organ. Early in his career, he was a film organist, and later worked in summer orchestras at British seaside resorts, where he learned to play the accordion. During World War II , he served in the Royal Air Force , during which time he was in high demand for organizing entertainment at camps. After the war, Mantovani offered him the task of arranging and composing for his new orchestra. With Mantovani , he also orchestrated several musicals before turning to composing original works and film scores. The Mantovani Orchestra began performing his light orchestral pieces for radio, and in 1952 Binge conceived and directed his own BBC radio program, String Song , featuring many of his compositions. He died in Ringwood, Hampshire , of liver cancer in 1979, aged 69.

Elizabethan Serenade is a light musical composition by Ronald Binge . When it premiered on a radio broadcast in 1951 by the Mantovani Orchestra , it was titled " Andante Cantabile ," although the original orchestral manuscript, handwritten by Binge , shows the title " The Man in the Street " (possibly the title of an early television documentary). The composer changed the name to reflect the post-war optimism of a "new Elizabethan era" that began with the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne in February 1952. The piece won an Ivor Novello Award and was also a chart success in Germany (recorded by the Günther Kallmann Choir in 1962) and South Africa . A version with lyrics by the poet Christopher Hassall , titled "Where the Gentle Avon Flows," was published, and the work also included lyrics in German, Czech, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Dutch, Danish, and French. In 1982, Louise Tucker recorded a different vocal version titled " Only For You " on the album Midnight Blue .

Manuel de Falla (1876-1946), born in Cádiz , was one of the most celebrated Spanish composers of the last century. From childhood, he studied piano with his mother, while his nanny sang him songs that he would remember throughout his life. In 1901, he met Felipe Pedrell , who sparked his interest in flamenco . In 1899, he completed his formal studies at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid. He won first prize for piano at the school. A few years later, he moved to Paris ; however, after the outbreak of World War I , he had to return to Madrid , and after the death of his parents, he decided to move to his sister's house in Granada ; there he met Federico García Lorca . On September 28, 1939, shortly after the start of the Spanish Civil War , he went into exile in Argentina , where he died.

El amor brujo is a ballet with flamenco singing in 13 scenes, considered one of the most important works of Spanish music. The plot can be summarized as follows: a gypsy woman in love, and not entirely reciprocated, resorts to her magic, sorcery, or witchcraft, whatever you want to call it, to soften the heart of the ungrateful lover, and succeeds after a night of enchantments, spells, mysterious recitations, and more or less ritualistic dances; at dawn, when the sunrise awakens the love that, unaware of itself, slumbered, the bells exultantly proclaim her triumph.

Today we offer the work in concert version performed by the singer and dancer Joana Jiménez Jumilla (1977) accompanied by the UCAM Symphony Orchestra under the baton of maestro Alejandro Curzio Candelas .

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) was a French pianist, organist, composer, and military officer, committed to the renewal of French music as well as to teaching; his students included such luminaries as Fauré and Messager . He was a precocious child who made his first public appearance at age 11 with works by Handel , Mozart , and Beethoven . At 13, he enrolled in organ and composition at the Paris Conservatory , and at 18, he composed his first symphony. He was a multifaceted intellectual: musician, writer, mathematician, philosopher, archaeologist, geologist, botanist… Just as multifaceted as his numerous musical works (more than 400), in which he explored all kinds of genres, among which the then-novelty of film music stands out.

The Carnival of the Animals is a musical suite composed by Saint-Saëns in 14 movements for a small chamber ensemble; he conceived the work as a joke for a carnival day; thus, lions, hens, tortoises, kangaroos, donkeys, and several other animals appear; all with different touches of humor, sometimes with themes from other authors that Saint-Saëns places in a very different and contrasting context with the original situation.

Its movements are as follows: I (0'00") INTRODUCTION AND ROYAL MARCH OF THE LION.-. II (2'13") HENS AND ROOSTERS .-. III (3'06") DONKEYS, WILD ANIMALS .-. IV (3'54") TURTLES .-. V (5'50") THE ELEPHANT .-. VI (7'18") KANGAROOS .-. VII (8'11") AQUARIUM .-. VIII (10'38") CHARACTERS WITH LONG EARS .-. IX (11'28") THE CUCKOO IN THE DEPTHS OF THE FOREST .-. X () AVIAN'S (in the version we offer today, this number does not appear) .-. XI (13'48'') PIANISTS .-. XII (15'23'') FOSSILS .-. XIII (16'51'') THE SWAN .-. XIV (20'03'') FINAL. Today conducted by the Polish director Małgorzata Sapiecha-Muzioł.

Flamenco singing has many different styles (more than 50), called palos , each with its own distinct harmonic and rhythmic structures. Perhaps the oldest of these is the fandango , and within it, the best known are the fandangos of Huelva and Málaga . Other styles include the soleá or soleares (perhaps the most purist), bulerías (the quintessential festive palo), alegrías (true to its name), tangos (typical of joyful celebrations), seguiriyas (sad and profound), sevillanas (the most well-known and popular), peteneras , granaínas , saetas , martinetes , tientos , rumbas , cantiñas , and so on. Clapping is used as a rhythmic accompaniment to flamenco singing and dancing, accentuating the beginning or end of the musical phrase.

Juanito Valderrama (1916–2004) was a Spanish flamenco and copla singer. Born into a farming family, he began his flamenco career as a child while working in the fields. After several attempts to run away to pursue his passion, in 1934 he met La Niña de La Puebla and obtained his father's permission to perform on stage, beginning a professional career that would last more than 60 years. During this time, he also appeared as an actor-singer in six Spanish musical films. On stage, he remained still, delivering a virtuosic and perfectly pitched performance, always wearing his characteristic Cordoban hat. His legacy includes more than 700 recorded performances, which he continued to give even into his eighties.

Zoé is a Mexican alternative rock band formed in Mexico City , Mexico, in 1994, achieving stability in 1997. The band's name was chosen by Sergio , as it is the name of his wife's sister ( Zoé meaning "life"). In 2019, the band received recognition for their album Aztlán ; they won the award for Best Latin Rock , Urban or Alternative Album at the 61st Grammy Awards , their first Grammy in the North American music industry . However, the group had already received two Latin Grammys in 2011 and has garnered numerous nominations and awards on various occasions. The band is currently led by León Larregui and consists of Sergio Acosta (guitar), Jesús Báez (keyboards), Ángel Mosqueda (bass), and Rodrigo Guardiola (drums). They have released 7 studio albums, several live albums and 10 tours throughout Latin America, North America and Spain ; their songs have been part of the soundtrack of films and novels.

Main characteristics of flamenco dance. Flamenco dance is characterized as a carefree dance with a very abstract nature and three main peculiarities: 1. Intensity : Flamenco dance and song are marked by the passion and strength of the singers, musicians, and dancers. 2. Improvisation : It is a style that requires turns, clapping, and heelwork to be an alternation of fluid, smooth, and unexpected movements. 3. Expressiveness : Facial expressions, heelwork, and movements of arms, hands, and legs are full of emotion, bringing feelings to the surface for both the artists and the spectators. (Extracted from Flamenconline...)

The Andalusian Dance Company became known as the Flamenco Ballet of Andalusia and "...is the leading institutional representative of flamenco , acting as an ambassador for flamenco since its creation in 1994... The Ballet has become the best means of opening new markets for flamenco, performing on stages around the world and becoming part of the cultural programs of countries such as the United States, Argentina, Cuba, France, Italy, Hungary, Switzerland, and Mexico , as well as international events like the Aichi Expo in Japan , and has participated in major festivals such as those in New York and London . ... The Ballet 's history is marked by various accolades, not only from the public and critics, but also from performing arts specialists. Thus, it has received important awards."

(Extracted from the commentary on this video by the Andalusian Regional Government).

The chacarera is a traditional rhythm and dance from Argentina , primarily from the province of Santiago del Estero , and is also practiced in southern Bolivia , especially in the department of Tarija . The chacarera belongs to a larger family that music researchers call " zamacueca, " which developed during the colonial period and is heir to diverse traditions. In the 18th century , Spanish conquistadors brought enslaved Africans from the Viceroyalty of Peru to work as laborers in the construction of the city of Santiago del Estero . The territory of Santiago del Estero became a place where conquistadors, indigenous people, and a large enslaved African population coexisted.

Structure . There are several types of chacareras . Traditionally, two types are distinguished: "simple" (has one turn) and "double" (has two turns). They differ in duration and some rhythmic particularities (as is the case with the truncated version) but share the same structure. The structure of the chacarera , at least in these more traditional versions, usually follows the following pattern, which is repeated in both the "first" and the "second," which are the two formally identical parts that make up the chacarera and many Argentine folk dances, with the exception of the bailecito, some cuecas, carnavalitos, and huaynos , etc. PART A: Intro / verse / interlude / verse / interlude / verse / chorus. PART B: Intro / verse / interlude / verse / interlude / verse / chorus. Both part A and part B may be preceded by a prelude section, often with a slower rhythm than the rest of the piece.

“We are Anabel Valfré and Gustavo Gómez, and we always dreamed of capturing the beautiful moments that, thank God , Argentine Folklore has given us and continues to give us. Since we started dancing, we've fallen in love with sharing life through Folklore and with friends. With this performance, we humbly want to compile some Argentine folk dances that we hope will contribute to building more culture and creating moments to treasure. If you liked what you saw, you can follow us: LIKE or SUBSCRIBE and activate the BELL to know when we upload new videos. Thank you so much!!! We continue building this together!” ( Comment posted at the bottom of the video )