Blancafort, M.: Piano Music, Vol. 1 - Peces De Joventut / Cancons De Muntanya / Notes D'Antany
2/1/2004, 37 Tracks, 1:01:57
Featuring
Miquel Villalba
Manuel Blancafort
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Composer's Artistic Vision
Blancafort believed strongly in musical nationalism and aimed to follow in the footsteps of composers like Albéniz, Granados, and Falla, but with a Catalan focus.
Compositional Technique
The work 'Notes d'antany' by Blancafort is characterized by an introspective atmosphere.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Blancafort was drawn to song and traditional Catalan tunes due to their miniature structure and popular nature.
Instruments
The piano used for this recording is a Steinway and Sons instrument.
Compositional Technique
The pieces 'Peces de joventut' and 'Cançons de muntanya' on this album display Blancafort's fundamentally romantic attitude.
Composer Biography
Manuel Blancafort, the composer, received much of his musical education from his family's pianola rolls factory.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at L'Auditorium, Jafre, Spain, in November 2002.
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