ANA LEIRA CARNERO: Carnavalito XXI

CARNAVALITO XXI

for Two Violins

Playing Time: circa 6'15''

Composed and Revised by

ANA LEIRA CARNERO

CARNAVALITO XXI is a powerful and captivating award-winning piece. Its conception combines contemporary academic music with folk music from the Altiplano-Puna region (northern Argentina), more specifically, with the traditional indigenous dance called carnavalito, whose rhythm is mostly lively and obstinate. The work is also influenced by rock music. Exotic melodies employing several modes, such as Dorian, Phrygian and Aeolian, or using the pentatonic scale, alternate with moments of intense chromaticism. Extended techniques are included, like chopping and tango effects. Some violin patterns effectively imitate folk instruments: quena, charango and bombo legüero. Both violin parts require the virtuoso technique of skilled musicians, due to the great difficulty of the piece.

After hearing the Austrian premiere, the acclaimed violinist Hugo Ticciati said: "It is very exciting to see all the new music coming out of Argentina. Composers such as Ana Leira Carnero... write music that stays deeply connected to our emotional lives as humans while also taking us on challenging journeys through diverse and exciting musical landscapes. The Argentinian soul of passion shines brightly through an intellectually refreshing and stimulating musical language." (source)

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