Joaquín Turina's "La oración del torero" was inspired by the contrast between the distant clamour of a bullfight and the solemn prayers of bullfighters before facing death.
Album & Artwork
This album commemorates the 75th anniversary of Joaquín Turina's death, featuring his works arranged for strings.
Composition History
Joaquín Turina himself sensed that "La oración del torero" could have a broader reach, leading him to create versions for string quartet and string orchestra shortly after its original completion.
Performer Biography
Concerto Málaga was the first Iberian chamber orchestra to record for Deutsche Grammophon and the first Andalusian chamber group to receive a Latin GRAMMY nomination for Best Classical Album.
Composition History
Turina's "La oración del torero" was originally composed for the Spanish lute quartet formed by the Aguilar brothers, who promoted new works and arrangements by many composers.
Performer Biography
Concerto Málaga, a Spanish string orchestra led by Gil de Gálvez, has performed over a thousand times and collaborated with globally renowned artists.
Interpretation
The album features eight works by Joaquín Turina, originally written for various ensembles, transcribed for string orchestra without losing their original character.
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