These Spanish reformers were activists in the sweeping effort to modernize and transform Spain and its culture, yet in the process they judged flamenco harshly as frivolous and regressive. Enlisting the support of Spanish intellectuals was considered crucial, to counter the then-current flood of antiflamenquismo raised by the generación del '98. The aim of the Concurso was not merely to celebrate the music, but to nourish and elevate it.
He had heard its refrains since his gaditano childhood, from friends of the family, Gitano cantaores and tocaores.
The composer had devoted years developing his intuitive ability to craft its stream of color, to etch it shimmering contours in classical scores. Falla simply recognized in flamenco an art form of great beauty and drive. He sought to encourage and enhance the music of cante jondo (literally "deep song", referring to a key element of flamenco, as opposed to "cante chico", the "lighter" more accessible element), which he sensed had fallen into a period of decadence. The Spanish classical composer Manuel de Falla (1876–1946) was the principal organizer of the Concurso. Its high qualification level can be confirmed through the expressive number of former students inserted in the professional market, as well as its top position in Brazilian national ranks regarding all fields where it is present.įollowing the worldwide trend and sure to be prepared for that, UNESP is now, more than ever, looking for new boundaries to cross and challenges to face, by signing new agreements with top quality Institutions throughout the world.Producing the artistic event Falla's purpose The interaction of UNESP with different sectors of society exerts a strong influence on its social landscape. UNESP's actions are focused in nearly every field of experimental and theoretical sciences such as: engineering, health, communication, humanities, social sciences and arts, among others. Throughout its 30 years of history, Universidade Estadual Paulista "Julio de Mesquita Filho" - UNESP has consolidated a project joining scientific, technological, economic, cultural and social development committed to democratic principles and clearly conscious of its status of a governmental institution, inserted and highly active in Brazilian society.
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