An analytical-interpretive investigation of the song Crepúsculo de outono by Helza Camêu

Authors

  • Luciana Monteiro de Castro State University of Minas Gerais

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35699/2317-6377.2001.57653

Keywords:

Helza Camêu, Brazilian song, interpretation

Abstract

An integrated analysis of the song Crepúsculo de outono (Autumn twilight) Op.25 п.2 (1943) by Brazilian composer Helza Camêu (1903-1995) for voice and piano, including harmonic formal and poetic aspects as well as text painting. It also explains how Fibonacci'series and impressionist elements are used in the structure of the song. Finally, it presents aspects of the composer's life and the importance of divulging her work.

Author Biography

  • Luciana Monteiro de Castro, State University of Minas Gerais

    graduated in Singing in 1996 from the UFMG School of Music and completed a Master's degree in Performance at the same school in 2001. Graduated in Singing from the National Conservatory of Lisbon in 1992 with a scholarship from the Portuguese government. She has been a Singing professor in the Undergraduate program at the UEMG School of Music since 1995 and in the Brazilian Music Specialization program since 2001.

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2001-01-07

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No. 04 (2001): General Topics

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“An Analytical-Interpretive Investigation of the Song Crepúsculo De Outono by Helza Camêu”. 2001. Per Musi, no. 04 (January): 5-22. https://doi.org/10.35699/2317-6377.2001.57653.

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