Espana. Various Artists

Susan Chilcott (soprano), Ginesa Ortega (soprano), Joan Martin (boy soprano), Joan Cabero (tenor), Francesc Garrigosa (tenor), Iñaki Fresán (baritone), Régis Pasquier (violin), Marco Socías (guitar), Brigitte Engerer (piano), Javier Perianes (piano), Choeur d'enfants de la maîtrise de Badalona, Orquestra de Cambra Teatre Lliure, Orquesta Ciudad de Granada, Josep Pons

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Albeniz: Pepita Jiménez; Falla: El amor brujo, El retablo de Maese Pedro; Ravel: Sonatae Posthume, Tzigane, Habanera, Berceuse; Mompou: Música callada; Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez, Fantasía para un gentilhombre, Música para un jardín, Tres viejos aires de danza, ,

From the late 19th century onwards, following in the wake of Goya, Spain experienced a creative explosion that was to manifest itself in all the arts, including music. ¡España!, a specially-priced five disc set, presents a selection of the rich music of Spanish composers who probed the innermost depths of their country's soul. Many of their works were influenced by developments elsewhere in Europe - hence the presence here of Ravel, the most Spanish of French musicians, alongside de Falla, Albéniz, Rodrigo, and Mompou. Featured artists on this comprehensive collection, which ranges from opera to chamber music, include pianist Javier Perianes, guitarist Marco Socías and the Orquesta Ciudad de Granada led by Josep Pons.

Price: $44.98