Capricho Milonga (solo violin)

Originally written for solo violin, Capricho Milonga has a connection with the south of Brazil and Argentina, so it connects me directly with my roots. The piece has a tragic and hopeless atmosphere, its introduction was written based on an improvisation on the violin that I made the day I heard about the floods in my state.

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Milonga is a style of music, singing and dancing from various parts of Latin America and Spain. It is the national or regional rhythm of Argentina, Uruguay and Rio Grande do Sul, and is also very present in Paraná and Santa Catarina. The milonga originated from a form of music and dance from Andalusia, Spain; which, at the end of the 19th century, became popular in the suburbs of Montevideo and Buenos Aires. Later as a dance it was absorbed by tango, however, it survived as a musical genre, sung to the sound of the guitar and also with the presence of the accordion and the violin. In gaúcho culture, the milonga does not exist as a dance rhythm, but as one of the countless folk rhythms used in music. It is often presented alongside declarations and at regional music festivals as one of the most popular genres. Recently, the milonga has emerged as an integrating element of platinum musical culture, common to Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.

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For solo violin

Duration 5'

Difficulty level: intermediate/advanced