This is a sensual pantomime and dance from the region of Guanacaste in Costa Rica in which a couple imitates a Spanish bullfi ght. In this scene, while dancing and playing the role of the bull, the man tries to kiss the woman, who herself is playing the role of the bullfi ghter. Usually there are six couples dressed in bright colors and decorated hats. This dance, also known as ‘Parrandera,’ dates to the colonial days and similar dances are also found in Nicaragua and Salvador. The 2/4 meter with a continuos triplet rhythm in the bass line is characteristic of this dance. The accompanying instrumental ensemble includes a rich percussion section, as well as guitars and trumpets.
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Pedro Antonio Silva
| 1961This Venezuelan composer and choral conductor studied in Caracas under professors Francisco Rodrigo, Tiero Pezzuti and Alberto Grau, among others. He graduated in choral conducting from the Conservatory of Music Simón Bolívar and was a member of the Schola Cantorum de Venezuela. He conducts the Orfeón Universitario Simón Bolívar and several other choirs, and on various occasions he has also conducted some of the youth orchestras from El Sistema. At present he teaches at the José Angel Lamas and Juan Manuel Olivares music schools. His musical style is based on traditional harmonies that accompany inspired melodies, which in many occasions derive from popular sources. Plus d'information sur la personne