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Our repertoire

The repertoire of Dúo Qitayes consists of pieces from different styles and periods, ranging from 19th-century Romanticism to the most contemporary avant-garde, including music from popular genres.

This allows Dúo Qitayes to offer concerts in various formats and themes, adapted to different audiences and occasions and also combining duo and solo works. Among them, several unifying concepts are given such as:

“Première” in concert

In this concert, Dúo Qitayes presents the repertoire which was released on an album in 2024 which they have premiered throughout their career. The program includes works by L. Brouwer, L. Vega, V. Landeira, and J. Homs, among others.

Eclecticism around the 21st century

This program features original pieces composed in the last 50 years. The eclectic approach of this program brings together composers from diverse styles, such as Josep Soler, F. Ibrrondo, P. Fontana, R. Sierra, and Libby Larsen.

American Roots

A program showcasing works by composers from various countries in the Americas, all united by a common denominator: the renewal of their respective countries’ popular music. The program includes music by J. Revelo, Sergio and Clarice Assad, C. Machado, and A. Piazzolla.

Poetry without words

In this program Dúo Qitayes explores intimate music from the 19th and early 20th centuries, combining original pieces with arrangements created by the duo. The audience will hear sonatas, fantasies, and romantic character pieces by R. Schumann, F. Rebay, H. Neumann, von Paradis, among others.

Dances between shores

This concert proposal is organized around one main idea: a musical journey from Europe to Latin America, passing through some of the most characteristic dances of these regions, such as the waltz, jota, flamenco, guajira, choro, and tango.

Premiered works

Brouwer, L. Espejo de paciencia. 4 de noviembre de 2021. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Cesário, G. Sobrado. 10 de febrero de 2022. Belo Horizonte, Brasil.
Clementine, L. Kabito. 10 de febrero de 2022. Belo Horizonte, Brasil.
Diago, E. Dos hemisferios (versión para clarinete y guitarra)1 de junio de 2017. Tenerife.
García, J. Borealis 14 de junio de 2021. Cádiz
Marius. 27 de diciembre de 2024 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Guatimosim, J. Gestures ideas between clarinet and guitar. 10 de febrero de 2022. Belo Horizonte, Brasil.
Hauck, L. Prelude for clarinet and guitar. 10 de febrero de 2022. Belo Horizonte, Brasil.
Homs, J. Duet per a clarinet i guitarra. 14 de mayo de 2013. Écija, Sevilla.
Jacinto, J. Cuarto Creciente. 21 de diciembre de 2012. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Landeira, V. Fantasía con Lunares. 11 de agosto de 2011.Carrizal, Gran Canaria.
Dúo para clarinete y guitarra. 21 de diciembre de 2012. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Lima, M. Miniatura para clarinete e violão. 10 de febrero de 2022. Belo Horizonte, Brasil.
Maia, I. Caminantes IV. 30 de abril de 2015. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Ramos, L. El regreso. 19 de mayo de 2012. Madrid.
El susurro de los desposeídos. 4 de agosto de 2012. Huete, Cuenca
El avance de la razón. 17 de agosto de 2012. Las Palmas de Gran Canari
Olives, J. J. Pieza (versión para clarinete y guitarra) 21 de diciembre de 2012. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Rodríguez López, A. Berceuse para Aurora. 14 de junio de 2021. Cádiz.
Straver, R. Fantasía para clarinete y guitarra op. 50. 50. 17 de agosto de 2013. Carrizal, Las Palmas.
Soto, Mateo, Wiegenlied.10 de febrero de 2016. Conservatorio Profesional de Música de Cartagena (Murcia).

Discography

“Première” is the debut commercial recording from Dúo Qitayes, presenting the first studio recordings of works by Leo Brouwer, Joaquim Homs, Juan José Olives, Laura Vega, Mateo Soto, Daniel Roca, Antonio Rodríguez López, Jonás García, Leandro Ramos and Víctor Landeira. The selected pieces are notable additions to the clarinet and guitar chamber music repertoire by renowned composers, which reflects the duo’s priority of contributing to the corpus of works for clarinet and guitar, with special attention given to Spanish and Ibero-American figures. The program shows a wide stylistic spectrum, ranging from the avant-garde of the first half of the 20th century to a more friendly style that sees a return to tonality.

1. Laura Vega (1978) El hombre que plantaba árboles II (2010)

2. Daniel Roca(1965) En la sala de conciertos. Romanza sin palabras sobre un soneto de L. Siemens. (2022)

3. Antonio Rodríguez (1959) Berceuse (2019)

4. Leo Brouwer (1939) Espejo de Paciencia (2021)

5. Jonás García (1980) Borealis (2019)

6. Joaquim Homs (1906-2003) Duet per a clarinet i guitarra (1981)

7. Juan José Olives (1951-2018) Pieza para flauta y guitarra (1974)

8. Víctor Landeira (1984) Dúo para clarinete y guitarra (2007)

9.- Mateo Soto (1972) Wiegenlied (2015)

10. Leandro Ramos (1960) El susurro de los desposeídos (2012)

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