Roger Padullés, the tenor, won awards at several international singing competitions, including the Plácido Domingo Prize and Second Prize in the 2009 International Singing Competition Francisco Viñas.
Composer Biography
Frederic Mompou, the composer, was born in Barcelona in 1893 and studied at the local conservatory before moving to Paris, inspired by pianist Marguerite Long.
Performer Biography
Roger Padullés, the Catalan tenor on this album, began his singing career as a member of the children's choir Escolania de Montserrat.
Compositional Technique
In 'Cantar del alma', Frederic Mompou specified that it should be performed 'in Gregorian style', with the voice and piano always heard separately.
Recording & Production
Rosenblatt Recitals, founded by Ian Rosenblatt in 2000, is the only major operatic recital series in the world and has presented over 130 concerts.
Performer Biography
Iain Burnside, the pianist, is a Sony Award-winning radio presenter and has recorded an eclectic repertoire ranging from Schoenberg to Debussy.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Frederic Mompou's music was heavily influenced by French composers like Fauré, Debussy, and Satie, as well as by Catalan folk music and the sound of bells.
