Paraguayan Musical Nationalism in the Symphonies of Florentín Giménez

This study of the music and career of Florentín Giménez discusses the various ways in which he expressed his Paraguayan cultural identity and musical nationalism through his symphonies.

Alfredo Colman is Associate Professor in Musicology/Ethnomusicology at Baylor University, USA.

Figures, Tables, Music Examples, Acknowledgments, Introduction, 1 Florentín Giménez and Musical Nationalism, 2 Giménez's Life Story, 3 Giménez's Cultural Themes, 4 Giménez's Symphonies, 5 Conclusion, Appendix 1: Cultural and Political Timeline, Appendix 2: Chronology of Concert Works (By Date of Composition), Discography, Bibliography, Glossary, Index.