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Garcia Abril, A.: Madre Asturias - A Collection of Asturian Songs

10/28/2009, 14 Tracks, 53:15

Featuring

  • Joaquin Pixan
  • Rosa Torres-Pardo
  • Anonymous (Traditional)
  • Antón García Abril

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Composition History

This collection of Asturian songs for voice and piano, written in 2004, derives directly from García Abril's earlier 1984 work for voice and orchestra.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

García Abril intertwines imaginary folklore in the pianistic conception with real folklore in the vocal line, a technique with an aesthetic antecedent in Manuel de Falla's "Asturiana."

Source: Booklet

Interpretation

The piano in this collection is not merely an accompaniment but a leading player, giving the work new compositional and interpretative significance.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Joaquín Pixán, the tenor, won his first competition at age 13 and later the Miguel Fleta Singing Competition for Tenors in Zaragoza.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album was recorded in August and October 2007 at two locations in Asturias, Spain: the Monasterio de Corias and the Palacio del Marqués de Casa Estrada.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Rosa Torres-Pardo, the pianist, was awarded the Isaac Albéniz medal in 2004 for her performance and popularization of Albéniz's "Iberia."

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

Antón García Abril, the composer, blends folk tradition and personal inspiration in his musical recreation of Asturias, Spain.

Source: Booklet

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