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Granadina and Saeta(arr. Forrest)
by Joaquín Nin (1879–1949)
Nin, J.
Granadina and Saeta(arr. Forrest)
These two pieces are taken from Twenty Spanish Folk Songs by Joaquín Nin. They were originally written for soprano and piano and cover all regions of Spain; the Granadina and the Saeta both being from
Andalucia. Granadinas exist as a flamenco form alternating strict tempo dance sections with freer lyrical passages. Whilst Nin's Granadina is an original composition, it does recognise the feel of its Spanish forerunner.
The Saeta is of very different character being a processional music form that is used on religious occasions.
From Gerald Larner’s files: “Granadina”