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Collins Classics is pleased to present the official audio for our album of 'The Finest Spanish Classical'. Featuring some of the most renowned and famous Spa...
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- Iberia’ (Books 1-4) by Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909) Issac Albéniz was Spanish composer active in the latter part of the 19 Century. Not only was Albéniz a formidable composer but he was a virtuoso pianist and conductor with a notable reputation.
- Nights in the Gardens of Spain’ by Manuel De Falla (1876 – 1946) De Falla is one of the most important composers to emerge from Spain. Like Albéniz, De Falla was a remarkable pianist who studied the instrument in Madrid.
- Concerto de Aranjeux’ by Joaquin Rodrigo Vidre (1901-1999) Rodrigo is possibly the most celebrated Spanish composer of the 20 Century. He was born in Valencia, Spain, the youngest of ten children.
- Goyascas’ by Enrique Granados (1867-1916) Granados like many of his contemporary composers was a formidable pianist. This is reflected in his output along with the present influence of French composers like Debussy and Saint-Saens.
- Isaac Albeniz
- Manuel de Falla
- Joaquin Rodrigo
- Francisco Tarrega
- Francisco Guerrero
- Antonio Soler
- Federico Mompou
- Tomás Luis de Victoria
- Enrique Granados
- Alonso Mudarra
We begin our list with one of the post-romantic era’s greatest composersand pianists, Isaac Albeniz. Albeniz was born on May 29, 1860, in a small town near Girona, Spain. He influenced Spain’s national composition style and led the country’s nationalist school of musicians. A piano prodigy, Albeniz’s talent was apparent from the time he was four ye...
Next on our list is a Spanish composer and pianist Manuel De Falla. Considered by many to be the best Spanish composer of the 20th century, De Falla was born on November 23, 1876, in Cadiz, Spain. Andalusian Flamenco and other sounds from his home region had a profound influence on his music. Falla’s mother taught him to play the piano. He later st...
Blinded after contracting diphtheria at the age of three, Juaquin Rodrigo would go on to become one of the greatest Spanish composers in history. Born in the province of Valencia on November 22, 1901, Rodrigo credited his blindness with inspiring his musical career. He spent his youth studying in a school for the blind, where he developed an intere...
Often referred to as the father of guitar, Francisco Tarrega was born on November 21, 1852, in Castellon, Spain. Considered by many to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time, he lived at the peak of the Romantic era. Tarrega badly injured his eyes when he ran away from home as a child. After this incident, his parents took him to study with ...
Renaissance composer and Catholic Priest Francisco Guerrero was born on October 4(?), 1528, in Seville, Spain. A leading 16th-century Spanish composer, Guerrero’s introduction to music came as a choirboy. His brother trained him, and he became proficient at many instruments and began composing during his early years. Jaen Cathedral in Andalusia, Sp...
Born on December 3, 1729, Padre Antonio Soler’s career spanned the Baroque and Classical musical eras. Besides being a great composer, Soler was a priest, monk, mathematician, inventor, organist, teacher, and student. Soler was born into a family of musicians, and he began studying music at an early age. He learned composition and how to play the o...
Reclusive composer Federico Mompou was born in Barcelona, Spain, on April 16, 1893. Mompou never formally studied composition but did study harmony and piano in Barcelona and Paris. His work featured traditional Catalan melodies with touches of jazz. He produced pieces exclusively for solo piano with the occasional lone voice. He spent 20 years com...
One of the Counter-Reformation era’s greatest composers, Tomas Luis de Victoria, was in Spain’s Avila province around 1548. Victoria was also an organist and the most celebrated polyphonist during the Spanish Renaissance. After his father died in 1557, his uncle, a priest, cared for the family. During this time, Victoria became a choirboy in the ca...
Classical composer and concert pianist Enrique Granados was born in Lleida, Spain, on July 27, 1867. Granados studied composition and the piano and composition in Barcelona before moving to Paris to study in 1887. He made significant contributions to the creation of Spain’s national music. After returning to Barcelona in 1889, Granados gained inter...
Spanish Renaissance period composerAlonso Mudarra produced the earliest surviving guitar music. He was born in 1510 and grew up in Guadalajara; his birthplace is unknown. He was a vihuelistand composer of innovative instrumental music and among the best vihuela players in Seville. Many believe he traveled to Italy with King Charles V in 1529. Upon ...
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- Isaac Albeniz (1860 - 1909) Albeniz, the great nationalist spanish composer, one of Spain's musical treasures. A famous and respected concert performer, his compositions shaped the future of Spanish music.
- Manuel De Falla (1876 - 1946) Manuel de Falla, the quintessential Andalusian. He ranks as one of the most important Spanish composers of all time. He was inspired during his teen years by a performance of Edvard Grieg's music.
- Enrique Granados (1867 - 1916) The son of an army officer, Enrique Granados began studying piano at a very early age. He was taught by a teacher of the Paris Conservatoire, and eventually moved to Paris at the age of 20.
- Joaquin Rodrigo (1901 - 1999) The 20th Century Spanish maestro Joaquin Rodrigo lost most of his vision at a very young age, but this only allowed his hearing to flourish.
May 24, 2024 · Spanish classical music is a rich and diverse genre that reflects the country's vibrant cultural heritage, blending influences from various regions and Home Pop
Feb 12, 2024 · From the soaring melodies of the Renaissance to the innovative compositions of the modern era, Spanish classical music has left an indelible mark on the world of music. Through its rich tapestry of sounds and styles, it continues to captivate audiences and inspire generations of musicians.
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Aug 7, 2023 · Spain, a country rich in culture and history, has left an indelible mark on the world of classical music. From the grandeur of operatic performances to the charm of Zarzuela, a unique Spanish form of musical theater, Spain’s musical heritage is a captivating journey through time and emotion.
