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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'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 : Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni
J. S. Bach's Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D Minor has captivated numerous esteemed composers throughout history, leading many to adapt this remarkable work for various instruments. Among these adaptations, Ferruccio Busoni's arrangement stands out as particularly notable. He skillfully translates the intricate string passages into a piano composition, maintaining a close connection to Bach's original while fully utilizing the modern piano's capabilities. This Henle Urtext edition not only considers traditional sources but also offers a thorough analysis of a piano roll featuring Busoni's own performance. Additionally, the fingerings are provided by the acclaimed pianist Marc-André Hamelin.
Author : Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod
Gounod demonstrated a willingness to reinterpret the works of earlier composers in his own unique style. In 1852, he enhanced the renowned arpeggios of Bach’s C-major Prelude BWV 846 from the Well-Tempered Clavier by adding a new melody that featured its own operatic climax. Initially, he released instrumental versions titled “Méditation” and subsequently experimented with various texts for the melody. By 1859, he finalized the vocal version using the text of the Ave Maria. By the 1890s, it was noted that this enchanting melody had been performed countless times by esteemed female vocalists, and its enduring popularity has persisted to this day. This widespread acclaim has prompted Henle Verlag to produce an Urtext edition of this beloved piece, grounded in original sources and accompanied by critical commentary.
Author : Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod
Gounod demonstrated a willingness to reinterpret the works of earlier composers in his own unique style. In 1852, he infused a new melody, complete with an operatic climax, into the renowned arpeggios of Bach’s C-major Prelude BWV 846 from the Well-Tempered Clavier. Initially, he released instrumental versions titled “Méditation” and subsequently experimented with various texts until he finalized the vocal version in 1859, using the text of the Ave Maria. By the 1890s, it was noted that this enchanting melody had been performed countless times by esteemed female vocalists, and its enduring popularity persists today. This widespread acclaim prompted Henle Verlag to produce an Urtext edition of this global favorite, grounded in original sources and accompanied by critical commentary. In 1859, alongside the original high voice edition, versions for middle and low voices were also published, likely at the request of the publishers. Following this precedent, the Henle Urtext edition of “Ave Maria” is available in two transpositions for lower vocal ranges.
