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WEIGHT 180gr (black vinyl) 33rpm
CONDITION sealed
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MISCELLANEOUS Stereo
MUSICIAN HOMEPAGE --
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Ernest Ansermet - conducting
ISAAC ALBENIZ (1860 – 1909)
iberia suite for piano b. 47
evocación (evocation) – 5:24
corpus-christi en sevilla (fête-dieu à séville) - 8:08
triana – 4:58
el puerto – 4:11
el albaicin – 7:27
navarra - 6:00
JOAQUIN TURINA (1882 – 1949)
danzas fantásticas for orchestra (or piano) op. 22
exaltación - 5:10
ensueño - 5:39
orgía - 4:58
As in numerous other works by Spanish composers, Isaac Albéniz’s aim in his Iberia Suite was to portray the landscape and express the zest for life
Which is so abundant in southern countries
Infused with folkmusic elements, the suite is introduced by the dancelike Evocación
Which vividly evokes a picture of Iberia
The lush, extravagant harmonies and the stark contrasts of the dynamics in particular – from the softest pianissimo to the extreme fortissimo – certainly whet one’s appetite
Don’t worry – Spain has a lot to offer!
The next movement, El Corpus en Sevilla transports us to Andalusia
Where a solemn procession is taking place to celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi
This is followed by a sparkling Triana in which the various complex and brilliant rhythms of the national dances
Almería, Rondeña and Fandango are ingeniously combined
And the two movements El puerto and El Albaicín are no less exciting
The first presents a rich potpourri of types of Spanish songs
While the second – held in the minor key – conjures up a picture of Granada’s gypsy quarter
Turina’s Danzas fantásticas are noted for their sumptuous orchestration and marked rhythms
A better choice to round off this first-class recording, dedicated to Spanish tradition, is almost impossible to imagine
RECORDING Mai 1960 at Victoria Hall Geneva
ENGINEERING Roy Wallace
RE MASTERING Heinz Wildhagen
RE RELEASED May 1996
AVERAGE RATING 4 ½ Stars out of 5
PRESSING by Pallas Germany
MADE IN Germany
STYLE Classic / Music for Keyboard
AVAILABLE as long as inventory
