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

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Five programmes this week in which Donald Macleod sorts out fact from fiction in the life and works of Isaac Albeniz in the light of a new biography. Did the composer really stow away as a boy on an Atlantic steamer? Today's programme ends with the first book from Albeniz's masterpiece, Iberia.

Pavana-Capricho in E minor, Op 12; Bajo la Palmera (Cantos de Espana) - Alicia de Larrocha (piano)

Concierto Fantastico in A minor, Op 78 (orch Trayter) - Aldo Ciccolini (piano), RPO, conductor Enrique Batiz

Iberia, Book 1 - Alicia de Larrocha (piano)

Contributors

Presenter:
Donald Macleod
Producer:
Andrew Lyle
Source: Radio Times

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