Description

Isaac Albéniz's transcription of his "Mallorca" for guitar became far more popular than the original piano version. He likely composed this tender, dreamlike "barcarolle" during his second trip to Mallorca in May 1890, remaining true to his penchant for depicting regions of his homeland through music. Albéniz's friend and patron Enrique Granados was said to have movingly performed "Mallorca" at the composer's deathbed. Today, pianists can play this sophisticated work in a superbly engraved Henle edition that faithfully presents the original musical text.