A dramatic work with a hint of romance, 'Conquistador!' depicts the life and adventures of the Spanish explorers. Life on the trail is conveyed through tension and motion; it is achieved with repeated note passages in the natural A minor key with rising and flowing eighth notes. A softer, more lyrical section represents the restful time for the Conquistadors, while a gentle, underlying Latin rhythm keeps the pulse alive. A great example of how excitement and expression can be achieved.
Duration: 4.15
