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On "Estaba la calavera" - (2024)
A hemiola repeated makes for a dance rhythm, as this simple melody is treated to small variations.
"Estaba la calavera sentada en su butaca, / Vino la muerte y le dijo: / Hija ¿Por qué estás tan flaca?"
Translated: ""There was a skull sitting in her chair, / Along came Death who said, / “Daughter, why are you so skinny?"
3 pages, circa 2' 30" - an MP3 demo is here:
The score is available as a free PDF download, though any major commercial performance or recording of the work is prohibited without prior arrangement with the composer. Click on the graphic below for this score and parts.
