The early Romanticism of Beethoven, Schubert, and Rossini had already spread across Europe but had not yet reached the Iberian Peninsula when Arriaga composed his symphony.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the University of the Algarve in Faro, Portugal, from September 16th to 22nd, 2002, with one track recorded at Igreja do Carmo, Tavira.
Composer Biography
Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga, known as 'The Spanish Mozart', died prematurely at the age of 19, showing great promise as a talent.
Recording & Production
The recording utilized 24-bit technology for high-definition sound and was made possible by a grant from Turismo do Algarve.
Composer Biography
Carlos Seixas, a prolific Portuguese composer featured on this album, was highly esteemed by Scarlatti.
Composer Biography
João de Sousa Carvalho and Marcos Portugal are presented as the two most important Portuguese operatic composers.
Compositional Technique
Arriaga's Symphony for large orchestra in D exists in a musical world between Mozart and the early Romanticism of Beethoven, Schubert, or Rossini.
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