Episode 5
Donald Macleod focuses on Albeniz's masterpiece Iberia, written in spite of the composer's failing health, and Granados's Goyescas, inspired by Francisco Goya.
During the final years of his life and now in failing health, Albéniz divided his time between Nice, Paris and Tiana. Remarkably his frailty didn't diminish his powers of composition. He produced a remarkable final statement, his masterpiece Iberia, a cycle of piano pieces that evoke different aspects of Spain. It was Spain's heritage that spoke to Granados. A talented cartoonist himself, he produced two sets of piano works "Goyescas", inspired by the cartoons depicting scenes of everyday life in Madrid created by the artist Francesco Goya. Presented by Donald Macleod.
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Isaac Albéniz
Yvonne en visite!
Marc André Hamelin (piano)
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Isaac Albéniz
Iberia! Part IV
Marc André Hamelin (piano)
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Enrique Granados
Goyescas Part IV
Artur Pizarro (piano)
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Isaac Albéniz
Yvonne en visite!
Marc André Hamelin (piano)
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Isaac Albéniz
Iberia! Part IV
Marc André Hamelin (piano)
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Enrique Granados
Goyescas Part IV
Artur Pizarro (piano)
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- Fri 19 Oct 201212:00BBC Radio 3
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