Description

The acclaimed Henle Urtext edition of the first book in Albéniz's four-part "Iberia" cycle has already been published, whetting the appetite of many pianists for the remaining volumes. The second book in this collection of melodious Spanish portraits is now available. In "Rondeña," "Almería," and "Triana," Albéniz seamlessly blends his mastery of European classical music with elements of Spanish folk tradition, reinventing the latter in an authentic and captivating manner. The rhythmic vitality and vibrant colors of these pieces are sure to delight both performers and listeners.