In his Sonatina, a singular work of infinite poetry, Cabral exploits, to the maximum, his technique of "dispersion" of the melodic line. Instead of short blocks, as they commonly occur in this genre, the formal process follows a coherent development imposed through an inner need of expression which is rendered in a logical sequence of feelings. The most innovative aspect in this composition by Edvaldo Cabral is without a doubt the organic form but not conventional as he develops the theme/variations sequences. This influence, which starts from the time of Brazil's discovery by the Portuguese, remains quite pure and reflects today clearly in the music of the northeastern cantadores and repentistas. Tema, Variações e Fuga was written in the mixolidian mode, which is typical for Brazilian northeastern music and characterizes a style whose roots came from the Iberian Peninsula, specifically, the Moorish-Arabic influence. Both are works of very deep musical content and belong to the greatest works of the guitar repertoire.
Among these, one of the most significant compositions was his Fantasia for guitar duo.Īmong his most important compositions we can find Tema, Variações e Fuga and Sonatina. For example, the following passage extracted from his Frevo are very special effects resulting from applying this characteristic:īefore composing Obsessão, one of his latest and most expressive pieces for solo guitar, Edvaldo Cabral had already made several attempts in dodecaphonic music.
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Schönberg concerning the development of a series of twelve tones. This is his technique for "melodic dispersion", so called by a procedure adopted by A. One of the most striking features of his composition technique and his unmistakable personal style is his art of obtaining a counterpoint from a single melodic line by systematically moving notes to another octave that form it. According to his concept, the building of harmonics was established from the harmonic series of the tonic or the dominant or, as well as from the combination of both series. Starting from the main chords, the tonic and the dominant, he systematized the use of "substitute chords" that, at any given moment, would replace the main chords. Many of his ideas concerning his harmonic procedures came about in composition classes that he gave to his students, as well as by the elaboration of accompaniments of melodies on the guitar. In his compositions, Edvaldo Cabral makes extensive use of counterpoint associated with a personal approach to tonal functions. He succeeded in combining elements of traditional music with the demands of even the most sophisticated classical music.Įdvaldo Cabral in 1989 Personal style and composition technique The works of Edvaldo Cabral demonstrate his highly developed sense of form, both in terms of structure and development. His compositions focus mainly on musical elements of the music that is characteristic of northeastern Brazil. Even though he is relatively unknown, it can be said that he is one of the most innovative Brazilian composers in recent times.
Life and Work of Edvaldo Cabral by Napoleão Costa Lima
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