Ángel Barja, the composer, received musical training at the Congregation of the Redemptorist Fathers and later broadened his knowledge in Italy, Switzerland, and Austria.
Compositional Technique
Barja's works for voice and piano exhibit two stylistic trends: 'folklorism,' which subordinates to popular melodies, and a more avant-garde approach exploring new harmonies and textures.
Composer Biography
Ángel Barja passed away on February 12, 1987, shortly after being named 'Leonese of the Year' and 'Adoptive Son' of León.
Compositional Technique
Ángel Barja was known for his 'vocality,' writing music that always considered and cared for the voice, even in his more adventurous compositions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Barja's songs for voice and piano are categorized into thematic blocks, including those based on ancient Galician folklore, exuberant Christmas songs, and an eclectic group of various styles.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ángel Barja often used his own poetry for his songs, in addition to texts by poets like Federico García Lorca and José María Pemán.
Composer Biography
Ángel Barja settled in León, Spain, where he directed the Classical Chapel of Leon, taught at the city conservatoire, and became a high school music professor.
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