The three concertos on this album share a neoclassical aesthetic, with Falla exploring Hispanic music sources, Poulenc evoking the French Baroque, and Bacarisse adopting 1920s neoclassicism.
Instruments
The harpsichord used for Falla's Concerto on this recording was made by Joop Klinkhamer after Claude Labrèche, Amsterdam 2000.
Composition History
The concertos by Manuel de Falla and Francis Poulenc were both composed for Wanda Landowska, a Polish harpsichordist who significantly contributed to the harpsichord's renaissance.
Composer Biography
Manuel de Falla's aesthetic mastery influenced composers of the Group of Eight (also known as the Madrid Group) of the Generation of '27, including Ernesto and Rodolfo Halffter and Salvador Bacarisse.
Recording & Production
This album was supported by a 2017 Leonardo Grant for Researchers and Cultural Creators from the BBVA Foundation.
Composition History
Poulenc's Concert champêtre was dedicated to Manuel de Falla, with Poulenc calling it "the little brother of your so magnificent Concerto."
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