Joaquín Turina's solid technical training, which included studying at Paris's Schola Cantorum under Vincent d'Indy, is evident in both his short piano pieces and his trios and quartets.
Composer's Artistic Vision
After a meeting with Isaac Albéniz, Joaquín Turina was advised to abandon foreign aesthetics and draw inspiration from his Spanish homeland's musical heritage.
Composer Biography
Joaquín Turina, the composer, grew up with the piano, and it became central to almost all his works, even serving as the starting point for his orchestral compositions.
Performer Biography
Pedro Piquero, the pianist on this album, received musical training in Spain and the United States, and was invited by pianist Maria João Pires to reside at the Belgais Center for Arts in Portugal.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Joaquín Turina, an amateur photographer, used his camera to capture 'objective' images, which he then 'subjectivised' in his music.
Critical Reception
Joaquín Turina's music has often been criticized for being 'picturesque' and 'prolific,' with some questioning the caliber of his writing.
Performer Biography
Pedro Piquero is also a Soto Zen Buddhist monk, a disciple of Japanese Master Gudo Wafu Nishijima, and received Dharma transmission in Japan in 2017.
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