Falla's hometown, Cádiz, a city in southwest Andalusia, greatly influenced his music, merging cante jondo (a Spanish vocal style) with West Indian influences.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Falla's creative process involved constant reflection, which later became an obsession, particularly during his work on 'Atlántida', an 'impossible' project that led to depression.
Performer Biography
Juan Carlos Rodríguez, the pianist on this album, recorded a CD of Robert Schumann's works in 2013 which was chosen as one of the best albums of the year by Ritmo Magazine.
Compositional Technique
Falla's early piano works, such as 'Nocturno', show the influence of Chopin's romanticism, while later works like 'Cuatro Piezas Españolas' demonstrate an 'introvert purity and essence'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Manuel de Falla's piano music is considered his purest instrumental work, where the composer's 'genetic code' is least modified by external factors.
Recording & Production
This album, featuring Manuel de Falla's complete original piano works, was recorded on February 13-14, 2015, at Auditori Pau Casals in El Vendrell, Spain.
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