Mompou considered "Música callada" to be the culmination of his career, encapsulating his aesthetic principles.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The title "Música callada" (Quiet or Silent Music) comes from the Spanish mystic Saint John of the Cross, whose writings inspired Mompou during the composition of these pieces.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the Jesus Christus Kirche, Berlin-Dahlem, Germany, on September 5-6, 2019, using a Yamaha CFX piano.
Composer Biography
Frederic Mompou, a Catalan composer, was a shy man who befriended significant figures like Francis Poulenc and the artist Joan Miró.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mompou, whose parents were involved in bell-making, infused his musical style with the hypnotic, spiritual quality of bells.
Compositional Technique
Mompou specialized in piano miniatures that blended the music of his homeland, including Andalusian folk music, with influences from Ravel, Manuel de Falla, and Debussy.
Performer Biography
Pianist Lilit Grigoryan is praised by the press for her "beyond-her-years performance" (BBC Music Magazine) and her "clear, assertive musical language."
