Classical Composer: | Albéniz, Isaac |
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Work: | Suite española No. 1, Op. 47 (arr. N. Kraft for guitar) |
Year Composed: | 1886 |
Instrumentation: | gtr |
Publisher: | Chandos Records, Ltd. |
Duration: | 00:05:00 |
Period: | Romantic |
Work Category: | Instrumental |
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The soul of the guitar is often thought of as residing in Spain, and perhaps the most popular Spanish music is that composed by Isaac Albéniz (1860�1909). Albéniz in fact wrote no music for the guitar, but clearly had his national instrument in his 'mind's' ear' when composing for the piano, and his Suite española is now often played in transcriptions for guitar. Inspired by various regions or cities, these pieces evoke Spain's haunting and mysterious character. Named after a mountainous northern province, Asturias is subtitled Leyenda or 'Legend', suggesting the musical telling of a mountain tale that grows more exaggerated with each phrase.
Writer: Dominy Clements
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