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Composer of the Week

Music: Classical

An informative guide to composers' lives and their music.

An informative and accessible guide to composers' lives and their music.

Composer of the Week: Granados and Albeniz (1867-1916 and 1860-1909)

Composer of the Week: Granados and Albeniz (1867-1916 and 1860-1909): Episode 4

Granados and Albeniz (1867-1916 and 1860-1909)

Episode 4

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Granados and Albeniz (1867-1916 and 1860-1909), Episode 4

Donald Macleod introduces music which reflects the two composers' various interests.

Donald Macleod introduces music which reflects the two composers' various interests, from the impressionistic to the virtuosic. Including Granados's Allegro de Concierto.

In 1890 Albéniz moved to London and then Paris, where he became a popular member of musical circles, playing and organising concerts, composing and teaching. In Spain, concert life in Barcelona was booming, so Granados was able to make full use of its possibilities. On top of his teaching, administrative and solo career, he expanded his roles to include conductor, concert organiser and adjudicator. Donald Macleod introduces music which reflects the two composers' various interests, from the impressionistic to the virtuosic.

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Donald Macleod explores the life and work of composers Enrique Granados and Isaac Albeniz.

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Spanish composers Enrique Granados and Isaac Albeniz

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