Composer

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Isaac Albéniz

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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1887

Average_duration

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29:10

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Isaac Albéniz's 'Recuerdos de viaje (7), Op. 71, B. 18' is a collection of seven pieces for solo piano. The work was composed in 1887 and premiered the same year in Madrid. The seven movements are titled 'En el mar', 'Rumores de la caleta', 'En la Alhambra', 'Puerta de Tierra', 'Rondalla aragonesa', 'Alborada' and 'Bajo la palmera'. The first movement, 'En el mar', is a depiction of the sea with its undulating waves and changing moods. The second movement, 'Rumores de la caleta', is a tribute to the fishing village of La Caleta in Cadiz, Spain. The piece is characterized by its lively rhythms and intricate harmonies. 'En la Alhambra', the third movement, is inspired by the famous palace and fortress complex in Granada, Spain. The piece is marked by its exotic melodies and intricate ornamentation. 'Puerta de Tierra', the fourth movement, is a lively dance in the style of a jota, a traditional Spanish folk dance. The fifth movement, 'Rondalla aragonesa', is a tribute to the music of Aragon, a region in northeastern Spain. The piece is characterized by its lively rhythms and intricate harmonies. 'Alborada', the sixth movement, is a traditional Spanish morning song. The piece is marked by its bright and cheerful melodies. The final movement, 'Bajo la palmera', is a tribute to the palm trees of Andalusia, a region in southern Spain. The piece is characterized by its lush harmonies and exotic melodies. Overall, 'Recuerdos de viaje' is a masterful collection of pieces that showcase Albéniz's skill as a composer and his love for the music and culture of Spain. The work is marked by its intricate harmonies, exotic melodies, and lively rhythms, and remains a beloved part of the piano repertoire to this day.

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