Claude Debussy, despite never having extensively visited Spain, used his imagination and interactions with Spanish composers like Albéniz and Falla to create Spanish-inspired works.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "Evocación," reflects the Quatuor Eclisses' intention to return to the roots of guitar music with a program exclusively dedicated to Spanish music.
Interpretation
The Quatuor Eclisses created their own arrangements for most of the works on this album to highlight the diversity of Spanish music and adapt it for guitar quartet.
Performer Biography
The Quatuor Eclisses, formed by four guitarists who met at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, won first prize at the European Chamber Music Competition in 2013.
Instruments
The classical guitar has a strong historical connection to Spain, appearing in the Iberian Peninsula as early as the 8th century and having many prestigious Spanish masters and luthiers.
Recording & Production
The recording was made at the Auditorium du Conservatoire Léo Delibes in Clichy-la-Garenne, France, from October 28 to 30, 2019.
