The Best of Isaac Albeniz in 18 Pieces for Piano

Description Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909) began his musical life as a piano prodigy in Barcelona at the age of four, and it is as a prolific composer of solo works for the pianoforte that we must celebrate him most. This Dover edition presents two of Albeniz' best known works in authoritative editions: the piano suite Iberia, generally considered to be his masterpiece; and the album leaves Espana, which contain the 'Tango', his most popular individual work. Iberia is a collection of twelve musical scenes of Spanish life, principally Andalusian, written between 1906 and 1909. Its brilliant and complex character is suffused with the rhythms and harmonies of Spanish popular music, to which Albeniz turned for inspiration in the last years of his life. Espana, an earlier work first published in 1890, is made up of six piano pieces that subtly reflect the influences of the piano literature of the 19th century-salon, and, like Iberia, the harmony and style of Impressionism, which Albeniz undeniably helped to establish. Songlist Almeria Capricho Catalan El Albaicin El Corpus En Sevilla / Corpus Christi In Seville El Polo El Puerto / The Port Eritana Evocacion / Evocation Jerez Lavapies Malaga Malaguena Preludio / Prelude Rondena Serenata Tango Triana Zortzico

Pavana Capricho is one of the last pieces from Isaac Albeniz’s early period before he turned to Spanish influences a style that would characterise the rest of his compositions. In this earlier period Albeniz who was a child prodigy on the Piano composed ‘salon style’ music and experimented with traditional styles in the manner of Rameau Bach Beethoven Chopin and Liszt. His shift towards Spanish music occurred after meeting the teacher and composer Felipe Pedrell a leading figure in the development of nationalist Spanish music.Pavana-Capricho is graceful and light-hearted at the same time. Theplayfulness that arises from the alternating moods is best achieved when the proper technique and articulation is applied. Arranged for the solo Piano and with a performance time of ca. 3:30 this piece of Romantic solo music is a perfect addition to any concert programme.

Par HERDER. Eighty-three best-loved works over 30 composers including Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Liszt and Paderewski. Edited by Ronald Herder./ Recueil / Piano

A collection of the world's finest classical and popular music for Piano. Here you will find the great masterpieces of every era - from classical and romance to ragtime and blues. Enjoy three centuries of all-time favourite Piano solos. Including Amazing Grace, Clair de Lune, Grand March from Aida and The Minute Waltz. / Piano Accompagnement