Joaquín Turina's birthplace, Seville, was a melting-pot of Arab, Oriental, and Spanish colonial influences, which nourished his creativity and colored his music.
Performer Biography
Jordi Masó, the pianist on this album, has won numerous national and international competitions in Spain and has performed extensively across Europe and South America.
Performer Biography
Jordi Masó has a wide repertoire with a special emphasis on 20th-century music and has premiered many piano works written for him by leading Spanish composers.
Performer Biography
Jordi Masó has recorded over forty discs, including the complete piano works of Roberto Gerhard, Frederic Mompou, and Padre Donostia.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Joaquín Turina, the composer, often centered his work around the concept of "fantasy," which he saw as evoking a childhood full of fantastical possibilities.
Recording & Production
This album is the sixth volume in a series of recordings featuring the complete piano works of Joaquín Turina, performed by Catalan pianist Jordi Masó.
