Description

Albéniz's work Sevilla, performed in Madrid in 1886, not only brought the composer public recognition but also a commission to compose an eight-movement Suite espagnole for piano (HN 783). While it took him 15 more years to complete the latter, Sevilla had already been published in a single edition in 1886. Unfortunately, most people are likely unfamiliar with this spirited miniature's original piano version, as Albéniz so effectively captured the musical character of Spanish flamenco that guitarists immediately claimed the piece as their own. Our Henle Urtext edition now gives pianists the chance to reclaim this flamenco classic for the piano.