Catalonia, a region of Spain, has a unique language and rich literary tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, distinct from stereotypical Spanish folklore like flamenco.
Historical Context
The late 19th century saw a resurgence of Catalan culture, known as the Renaixensa, which led to a flourishing of native literature and the art nouveau movement 'modernisme'.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in December 2014 and March 2015 at the Großer Saal, Hochschule für Musik und Theater München, Germany.
Recording & Production
The recording uses Neumann U 87 and KM 183 microphones, along with an RME Octamic D microphone preamplifier and high-resolution A/D converter.
Performer Biography
Franz Halász, the German guitarist on this recording, won first prizes in the Andrés Segovia Competition in Spain and the Japanese Seto-Ohashi International Competition in 1993.
Performer Biography
Franz Halász was appointed the first-ever professor of guitar at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Munich in 2010.
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