Composer of the Week - Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909)
Donald Macleod explores Isaac Albeniz's piano music, presenting it in its original form and in a variety of other guises
Composer of the Week - Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909) - Early Years
Donald Macleod introduces the composer best known for piano music inspired by his native Spain, beginning with works from his formative years.
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Composer of the Week - Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909) - Iberia
Donald Macleod introduces the Albeniz's masterpiece 'Iberia', produced despite poor health, during the last five years of his life.
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Composer of the Week - Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909) - Inspirations
Donald Macleod introduces an opera based on Arthurian legend, a piano piece inspired by the countryside around Granada, an orchestral work evoking Spanish fiesta.
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Composer of the Week - Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909) - Opera collaborations with Francis Money-Coutts
In 1889 Albeniz met solicitor and poet Francis Money-Coutts, with whom he began writing opera. Donald Macleod introduces two of their collaborations and Albeniz's piano music.
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Composer of the Week - Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909) - Paris and Fame
Albeniz's performing career continued to flourish. His fame spread to Paris where he received rave reviews. Donald Macleod introduces some works he played there to great acclaim.
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