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Isaac Albéniz

(1860 - 1909)
 

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Isaac Albéniz Life


The Spanish pianist and composer, Isaac Albéniz, was a child prodigy and gave his first piano recital when he was only four years old.

MIDI FILE - Zambra (3'18'')

He was a founder of contemporary Spanish music and created a distinctive style by using national rhythms and harmonies.

MIDI FILE - Berceuse (1'39'')

Although he wrote several operas, including a King Arthur to English words, songs and orchestral works, he is probably best known for his piano music

Isaac Albéniz Works


The music for piano includes the four books of the Suite Iberia, the Suite Espańola, Op. 47, Twelve Characteristic Pieces (12 piezas caracteristicas), Op. 92 and Recuerdos de viaje, Op. 71.

- MIDI FILE -  from "Suite Espanola":
                                 Asturias (5'59'') -  Castilla (3'29'')  - Sevilla (3'55'')

Some piano pieces by Albéniz have been orchestrated, including three pieces from the Suite Iberia, and Navarra, left unfinished at the composer's death, orchestrated by Arbos, and other colourful arrangements.

- MIDI FILE - from "Piezas caracteristicas": Gavotta (3’19’’)

Isaac Albéniz Operas



The Operas of Isaac Albéniz

 

- Karadar Bertoldi Ensemble - Studio Informatico Anesin -