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Albéniz: Piano Music, Vol. 7

8/3/2015, 15 Tracks, 1:12:39

Featuring

  • Hernán Milla
  • Isaac Albéniz

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Composer Biography

Isaac Albéniz, the composer of the music on this album, lived from 1860 to 1909.

Source: Booklet

Album & Artwork

The cover photo for this album features the Old town of Ronda, Andalusia, Spain.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album was recorded at the Auditorio 'Manuel de Falla' in the Conservatorio Profesional de Música 'Marcos Redondo' in Ciudad Real, Spain, in November 2013.

Source: Booklet

Critical Reception

Felipe Pedrell, known as the father of Spanish musical nationalism, praised Isaac Albéniz as both a superb pianist and a great composer after hearing the 12 Piezas características.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

This album features two works from Isaac Albéniz's early maturity: the 12 Piezas características and the Piano Sonata No. 3.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

The 12 Piezas características by Isaac Albéniz incorporates a variety of styles, including Andalusian folk music, influences from Scarlatti and Chopin, and elements of 19th-century salon music.

Source: Booklet

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