IDAGIO | Granados, E.: Piano Music, Vol. 8 - Album of Melodies / Cardboard Soldiers / The Mermaid 747313214228

Featuring

Douglas Riva
Enrique Granados

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Composer Biography

Enrique Granados, a Spanish composer, was born in 1867 and tragically perished with his wife in 1916 when their ship was torpedoed by a German submarine.

Recording & Production

This performance follows the critical edition of Granados's Complete Works for Piano, published by Editorial Boileau, with Alicia de Larrocha as Director and Douglas Riva as Assistant Director.

Performer Biography

Douglas Riva, the pianist on this recording, is recognized internationally for his deep knowledge of Spanish music and is the Assistant Director of the complete piano works of Granados.

Compositional Technique

Granados's music is characterized by luminous harmonies, a rich palette of pianistic color, and loose formal structures, placing him firmly within the Romantic School.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Granados's motto was to pursue a 'true and lasting' success over an easy one, reflecting his dedication to his art.

Composition History

The compositions on this album are Granados's juvenilia, written between 1884 and 1895, during which he was still developing his individual artistic personality.

Compositional Technique

A distinctive trait in Granados's music, from his early works to his mature compositions, is his tendency to end a piece on the dominant rather than the tonic.