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Composer of the Week:Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909)

BBC Radio 3
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1/5. Donald Macleod goes in search of the real Isaac Albeniz , unpicking fact from fiction in the life of the great Spanish composer and pianist. Did he really stow away on a ship bound for the Americas? Music includes:
Isaac Albeniz Improvisation in F sharp Performed by the composer Pavana-Capricho, Op 12;
Bajo la Palmera (Cantos de Espana) Alicia de Larrocha (piano)
Albeniz, orch Trayter Concierto Fantastico Aldo Ciccolini (piano), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Enrique Batiz
Albeniz Iberia, Book 1
Alicia de Larrocha (piano) <R)
Producer Andrew Lyle Repeated on Sunday at 12 midnight

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Unknown:
Isaac Albeniz
Piano:
Alicia de Larrocha
Unknown:
Trayter Concierto Fantastico
Piano:
Aldo Ciccolini
Producer:
Andrew Lyle
Source: Radio Times

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