Description

Enrique Granados' piano compositions, vibrant with the colors, harmonies, and rhythms of Spanish folk music, have left a lasting impact on subsequent composers and have played a significant role in disseminating the Spanish musical style globally. This remarkable collection presents a selection of his most notable short piano pieces, including: A la Cubana (In Cuban Style), Op. 36; Allegro de Concierto; Barcarolla, Op. 45; Capricho Español (Spanish Capriccio); Dos Danzas Españoles (Two Spanish Dances), Op. 37; Three Impromptus; Marche Militaire (Military March), Op. 38; Moresque y Cancion Arabe (Moorish Dance and Arabian Song); Preludio y Ochos Valses Poeticos (Prelude and Eight Poetic Waltzes); Seis Piezas sobre Cantos Populares Españoles (Six Pieces on Spanish Folksongs); and the composer’s own piano arrangement of the renowned Intermezzo from his opera Goyescas. This rich compilation, derived from authoritative editions, is sure to captivate pianists.