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Spanish music with a universal touch" - this was the goal that Isaac Albéniz set out to achieve, and he realized that vision to perfection in his Iberia Suite. Now, all four "books" of this late-Romantic masterpiece will be published in an urtext edition that does justice to the work, with a high-quality appearance and engraving.
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.
Isaac Albéniz envisioned his "Iberia Suite" as a blend of Spanish music infused with a universal essence. He masterfully achieved this vibrant piano cycle, despite facing significant health challenges that made its completion arduous. Claude Debussy praised "Iberia," remarking on the overwhelming creativity present in the music. However, the experience of this late-Romantic work extends beyond mere auditory appreciation; it demands attention when placed on the music stand, as the technical demands increase with each page. Musicians eager to immerse themselves in Albéniz's rhythmic intricacies, vivid soundscapes, and the rich tapestry of Spanish folk influences interwoven with European classical traditions will find this edition, which compiles all four books in Henle Urtext quality, to be a rewarding pursuit.
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.
Author : Emmanuel Chabrier, Jean Francaix
