Albéniz Isaac Iberia Book I

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1. Incarnation 00:00
2. El Puerto 05:05
3. Feast of the Dieu in Seville 08:55
The "Iberia" cycle is the pinnacle of the work of the great Spanish composer Isaac Albéniz. His first book, published in 1906, revolutionized not only Spanish music but also the art of piano playing worldwide. This is not just a collection of pieces, but a vast sound fresco capturing the spirit, landscapes, and passion of Spain.
Albéniz, a virtuoso pianist, uses the piano like an orchestra, achieving incredible color saturation. Complex technique, dense harmonies, and the rhythms of flamenco and folk dances weave into a unique style. "Book I" includes three impressive sketches: "Evocación" ("Remembrance"), "Grenada" ("El puerto"), and "Fête-Dieu à Séville" ("Feast in Seville").
"Evocación" immerses the listener in a lyrical, almost impressionistic atmosphere. "Grenada" paints a languid portrait of the Andalusian city with its guitar strummings. The culmination of the work is "The Feast of Seville," a dazzling and powerful depiction of a folk procession where church chants collide with the fiery rhythms of the seguidilla.
Albéniz's "Iberia" ushered in a new era for Spanish music, inspiring such masters as Manuel de Falla and Enrique Granados. This work, demanding titanic virtuosity and a profound understanding of the Spanish soul, remains one of the greatest monuments of piano literature, capturing the pulse of an entire country.

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