Características
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Fritz Reiner, plays works by Manuel de Falla, Isaac Albéniz and Enrique Granados on “Spain.” The recording includes Falla's “Dance From The Three-Cornered Hat” and “La Vida Breve,” as well as Albéniz's ‘Triana’ (from “Iberia”), transcribed for orchestra by Arbos. Among Spaniards, there is no greater composer than Manuel de Falla – the character of the country, the diversity of its landscape and the passion of its people are proudly immortalized in every note he wrote. “Goyescas,” written in 1915 by Spanish composer Enrique Granados, was the first opera in Spanish to be performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City when it premiered in January 1916. The intermezzo from the opera, inspired by the paintings of Francisco Goya, became a popular concert piece in its own right. Spanish composer Isaac Albéniz composed the Iberia Suite for piano between 1905 and 1909. It was his best-known work and is considered his masterpiece.
The reissue of the “RCA Living Stereo Classical” series by Analogue Productions meets the highest audiophile standards: Bernie Grundman is responsible for remastering the original tapes. The double LP (45 RPM) includes a 2-page booklet and was pressed on 180-gram vinyl by industry leader Quality Record Pressings (QRP) using Classic Records equipment.
*Enrique Granados (1867-1916): “Goyescas“
**Manuel de Falla: (1876-1946): “Dance From The Three-Cornered Hat” & “La Vida Breve”
***Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909): “Iberia”
LP 1
Side A
1. *Goyescas: Intermezzo
2. **La Vida Breve: Intermezzo And Dance
Side B
1. **The Three Cornered Hat: Dances
LP 2
Side C
1. ***Iberia: Navarra
Side D
1. ***Iberia: Fede-Dieu A Seville
2. ***Triana