Federico Mompou and Roberto Gerhard, despite their different musical styles, were united by a profound friendship and mutual esteem.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Federico Mompou, a sensitive and genuine composer, believed music was written for the inexpressible, emerging from and returning to the shadows.
Performer Biography
Marco Ramelli, the guitarist on this album, is an award-winning performer, composer, lecturer, and artistic director from Milan, Italy.
Recording & Production
The recording features a guitar built in 1931 in Barcelona by Francisco Simplicio, a significant Catalan luthier, chosen for its intense and raw sound.
Album & Artwork
This album is dedicated to exploring the guitar music of Federico Mompou and Roberto Gerhard, two significant Catalan composers of the 20th century.
Composer Biography
Roberto Gerhard, born in Valls to foreign parents, studied with Granados and Felipe Pedrell in Barcelona before moving to Vienna to study with Arnold Schoenberg.
