Granados, like writers Miguel de Unamuno and José Martínez Ruiz ('Azorín'), viewed Castile as the heart and soul of Spain.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Granados considered Francisco de Goya y Lucientes to be the 'representative genius of Spain' and subordinated his own inspiration to Goya's ability to express Spanish national life.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Enrique Granados's compositions were largely inspired by the art of Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, a Spanish painter.
Cultural Impact
The 'majo' and 'maja' were bohemian characters from old Madrid that captivated Goya and his admirers, and this fascination was known as 'majismo'.
Historical Context
Around 1900, Spain was undergoing a significant debate about its national identity and future, especially after its defeat in the Spanish-American War in 1898.
Composition History
Granados's works are considered significant political statements in Spanish music of his era, advocating for Castile's centrality to Spanish national identity and rejecting Catalan separatist sentiments.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Federico García Lorca, a native of Granada, was a versatile intellectual who championed and loved the popular culture of Andalusia, a region in southern Spain.
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