This recording was made in the Auditorium, Jafre, Spain, on July 5th and 6th, 2004.
Composer Biography
Joaquin Turina (1882-1949) made an outstanding contribution to Spanish piano repertoire, alongside other notable composers like Falla, Albéniz, Granados, and Mompou.
Compositional Technique
The album features a range of styles, from the early Romantic Sonata on the popular Spanish folksong 'El vito' to the impressionistic Fantasy Sonata.
Performer Biography
The piano music on this album is performed by Jordi Masó.
Recording & Production
The recording was produced and engineered by Miquel Roger.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Turina himself described Rincón mágico (Magical Corner) as 'the corner of the composer's office… an intimate and secluded place'.
Album & Artwork
The cover picture for the album is 'The Cathedral of Seville' by Achille Zo (1826-1901).
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