Date of Award
2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Humanities
First Advisor
Clark, Maribeth
Area of Concentration
Humanities
Abstract
This paper was part of preparation for a performance of select Latin American guitar compositions and ensemble works. Studying the rhythms and histories of the composers’ nations, this paper will provide context for the pieces, Manhã de Carnaval and Samba de Orfeu by Luiz Bonfa, Bachianas Brasileiras no. 5 & Mazurka Choro by Heitor Villa Lobos, Estrellita by Manuel Maria Ponce, Por Una Cabeza by Carlos Gardel, and Milonga No. 5 by Fernando Carlos Tavolaro. This paper will detail the lives and music of the selected composers, in addition, it will talk about the musical histories of their native countries–Brazil for Bonfa and Villa-Lobos, Mexico for Ponce, and Argentina for Gardel and Tavolaro. Overall, this is truly ‘world music’, with the composers taking in a melting pot of musical influences only to send it back into the world to influence others.
Recommended Citation
Smolker, Adam, "Latin American Guitar Music
FROM LATIN AMERICA TO COLLEGE HALL" (2025). Theses & ETDs. 6642.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/6642