Pablo Matías Becerra, the pianist, chose to program this album like a concert, offering a musical journey with a coherent progression of harmonies and a broad range of atmospheres, colors, and rhythms.
Performer Biography
Pablo Matías Becerra, the pianist on this album, was born in Belgium into a family of musicians from Argentina and has been immersed in a musical environment his entire life.
Performer Biography
Tamás Vásáry, a Hungarian pianist and conductor, called Pablo Matías Becerra 'an unparalleled musician endowed with superb technique' after hearing him perform in Budapest.
Composer Biography
Granados, the composer, continuously ascended in his career, from his hometown of Lleida, Catalonia, to the triumphant premiere of his opera Goyescas at the Metropolitan Opera.
Composer Biography
Enrique Granados, the composer, overcame material challenges in his life, which was filled with love and passion for music, his wife, and nature.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded, edited, and mixed in less than three and a half days, a feat made possible by the efficiency and attentive ear of Luc Baiwir, the recording and editing engineer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Granados, the composer, was reputedly a great improviser, performing his own compositions with incredible liberty, earning him the nickname 'the Spanish Chopin.'
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