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On April 12, guitarist David Russell, recognized for his “evident mastery” of the Spanish guitar repertoire, releases a new album featuring distinctive works by master Isaac Albéniz. With movements from the picturesque Recuerdos de Viaje and Cantos de España to enchanting, Gypsy-inspired dances like the Zambra Granadina, the album celebrates the best of Albéniz’ oeuvre, including works originally composed for other instruments. “The magic in Albeniz’ Spanish melodies is unsurpassed. Many of his pieces sound so good on the guitar that it is amazing that they were not written for our instrument,” says Russell. “I am sure that he had the sound of the guitar in the back of his mind, while he was writing them.”
On April 12, guitarist David Russell, recognized for his “evident mastery” of the Spanish guitar repertoire, releases a new album featuring distinctive works by master Isaac Albéniz. With movements from the picturesque Recuerdos de Viaje and Cantos de España to enchanting, Gypsy-inspired dances like the Zambra Granadina, the album celebrates the best of Albéniz’ oeuvre, including works originally composed for other instruments. “The magic in Albeniz’ Spanish melodies is unsurpassed. Many of his pieces sound so good on the guitar that it is amazing that they were not written for our instrument,” says Russell. “I am sure that he had the sound of the guitar in the back of his mind, while he was writing them.” Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Piezas características (12), Op. 92: no 12, Torre bermeja by Isaac Albeniz
Performer:
David Russell (Guitar)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1888-1889; Madrid, Spain
2.
Suite española, Op. 47: no 1, Granada by Isaac Albeniz
Performer:
David Russell (Guitar)
3.
Piezas características (12), Op. 92: no 7, Zambra granadina by Isaac Albeniz
Performer:
David Russell (Guitar)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1888-1889; Madrid, Spain
4.
Suite española, Op. 47: no 4, Cádiz by Isaac Albeniz
Performer:
David Russell (Guitar)
Period: Romantic
5.
Cantos de España, Op. 232: no 1, Preludio [Asturias, Op. 47 no 5] by Isaac Albeniz
Performer:
David Russell (Guitar)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1896; Paris, France
6.
Recuerdos de Viaje, Op. 71: no 8, Rumores de la caleta by Isaac Albeniz
Performer:
David Russell (Guitar)
Period: Romantic
Written: Spain
7.
Cantos de España, Op. 232: no 4, Córdoba by Isaac Albeniz
Performer:
David Russell (Guitar)
8.
Suite española, Op. 47: no 2, Cataluña by Isaac Albeniz
Performer:
David Russell (Guitar)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1886; Madrid, Spain
9.
Hojas de album (6), Op. 165 "España": no 5, Capricho by Isaac Albeniz
Performer:
David Russell (Guitar)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1890; London, England
10.
Suite española, Op. 47: no 8, Cuba by Isaac Albeniz
Performer:
David Russell (Guitar)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1886; Madrid, Spain
11.
Hojas de album (6), Op. 165 "España": no 2, Tango by Isaac Albeniz
Performer:
David Russell (Guitar)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1890; London, England
12.
Pavana capricho, Op. 12 by Isaac Albeniz
Performer:
David Russell (Guitar)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1883; Barcelona, Spain
13.
Hojas de album (6), Op. 165 "España": no 6, Zortzico by Isaac Albeniz
Performer:
David Russell (Guitar)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1890; London, England
14.
Piezas características (12), Op. 92: no 2, Minuetto a Sylvia by Isaac Albeniz
Performer:
David Russell (Guitar)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1888-1889; Madrid, Spain
15.
Piezas características (12), Op. 92: no 7, Zambra granadina by Isaac Albeniz
Performer:
David Russell (Guitar)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1888-1889; Madrid, Spain
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