Paraguayan Musical Nationalism in the Symphonies of Florentn Gimnez [Hardcover]

This study of the music and career of Florent?n Gim?nez discusses the various ways in which he expressed his Paraguayan cultural identity and musical nationalism through his symphonies.

Florent?n Gim?nez (19252021) stands as one of the most prolific Paraguayan composers of both concert and folk music-style works. Colman argues that not only Gim?nezs musical nationalism was a lens to reflect an ideal Paraguayan cultural identity, but indeed a means to develop it. Topics are approached with a threefold goal in mind: to provide a biography of the composer, to consider the various cultural themes associated with his compositions, and to give an overview of his symphonies. A chronological list of his compositionsincluding the dates of their premieres, soloists, ensembles, and conductorsappears in the Appendix as a reference guide.

This study of the music and career of Florent?n Gim?nez discusses the various ways in which he expressed his Paraguayan cultural identity and musical nationalism through his symphonies.

Figures, Tables, Music Examples, Acknowledgments, Introduction, 1 Florent?n Gim?nez and Musical Nationalism, 2 Gim?nezs Life Story, 3 Gim?nezs Cultural Themes, 4 Gim?nezs Symphonies, 5 Conclusion, Appendix 1: Cultural and Political Timeline, Appendix 2: Chronology of Concert Works (By Date of Composition), Discography, Bibliography, Glossary, Index.