Breton, T.: Piano Trio in E Major / 4 Spanish Pieces (Lom Piano Trio)

Featuring

Joan Orpella
José Mor
Daniel Ligorio
LOM Piano Trio
Tomás Bretón

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Composer Biography

Bretón became Professor of Composition at the Conservatoire in Madrid in 1901 and Principal two years later, with notable students including Manuel de Falla and Pablo Casals.

Critical Reception

Despite Bretón's efforts to promote an original, nationalistic Spanish opera, some of his lyrical and chamber works were criticized for not being 'Spanish enough,' with some operas even considered 'Wagnerian'.

Performer Biography

The LOM Piano Trio has received several awards, including first prizes in the Paper de Música de Capellades Competition (2003), Montserrat Alavedra Competition (2004), and the International Music Tournament Competition (2004).

Composer Biography

Tomás Bretón, the composer, began his musical studies in Salamanca and moved to Madrid at 16, where he supported himself by playing in cafés and theaters while attending the Conservatoire.

Composer Biography

Bretón studied with Emilio Arrieta, a Spanish composer, and won the Composition Award in 1874, later receiving a scholarship to study in Rome under the patronage of King Alfonso XII.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Bretón's time in Rome, like that of his friend Ruperto Chapí (a Spanish composer), encouraged him to incorporate new European forms into his music while promoting nationalist music.