The Ghost's Serenade
Donald Macleod focuses on the fallout from Granados's tragic death and the composer's legacy.
When Granados and his wife were returning home to Spain after the premiere of his opera Goyescas in New York, their ship, the Sussex, was hit by a German torpedo in the English Channel. The composer's tragic death became an international incident. Donald Macleod examines the fallout, and explores Granados' legacy.
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Granados
Prelude to Maria del Carmen
Performer: Enrique Granados (piano roll recording)
- Bellaphon 690-07-016.
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Granados
Goyescas: El amor y la muerte: Balada/ Epilogo: Serenata del espectro
Performer: Alicia de Larrocha (piano)
- Decca 411 958-2.
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Granados
Dante
Performer: Orquesta Filarmonica de Gran Canaria/ Adrian Leaper (cond)
- ASV CD DCA 1110.
Broadcasts
- Fri 15 Apr 201112:00BBC Radio 3
- Fri 15 Apr 201122:00BBC Radio 3
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