Isaac Albéniz, a tireless traveler, toured Andalucía in his youth and later in life, which introduced him to the lively songs and flamenco styles that influenced his music, including his masterpiece Iberia.
Composer Biography
Enrique Granados, known as the poet of the piano, was fascinated by the work of painter Goya, which heavily influenced his music, particularly his Goyescas.
Interpretation
The album features a flamenco singer-classical pianist duo, Rocío Márquez and Rosa Torres-Pardo, who interweave Spanish classical works with folk music that inspired their composition.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Around the turn of the 20th century, many Spanish composers, including Manuel de Falla, felt the need to create a Spanish musical school based on the country's traditional music, including flamenco.
Composer Biography
Manuel de Falla, born in Cádiz, a birthplace of flamenco, became a lifelong flamenco aficionado after being introduced to the traditional repertoire by his family's maid, cantaora Ana 'La Morilla'.
Recording & Production
This album is a remastered recording of a live concert given by cantaora Rocío Márquez and pianist Rosa Torres-Pardo at the Fundación Juan March in Madrid on November 28, 2014.
Performer Biography
Rocío Márquez, a cantaora, is known for her open-minded approach to flamenco, exploring dialogues with diverse genres like Baroque music and electronica, and has won numerous awards including a Victoires du Jazz.
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