Description

The release of the fourth and final book completes our blue Urtext editions of Albéniz's "Iberia" cycle. Despite being gravely ill, Albéniz persevered to fulfill his promise of twelve pieces to his friend, the pianist Joaquin. After the sensuous dance rhythms of "Málaga" and the cheerful, lively "Eritaña," Albéniz created a striking musical portrait of the renowned Spanish wine region of "Jerez." Claude Debussy himself praised this late Romantic masterpiece, declaring that "Music has never achieved such a diverse and colourful form.