Chopin and the Spanish Connection:

Works by Pedro de Albéniz, Filippe Pedrell, Santiago de Marsanau, Marcial del Aldalid, Eduardo Ocón & Frédéric Chopin

Performer:

Patricia García Gil (Spain/Italy), fortepiano

Instrument:

Heilmann fortepiano (1780-1790) & Erard salon grand (1901)

CHOPIN AND THE SPANISH CONNECTION

Heilmann and Collard & Collard fortepianos

The piano evolved very quickly from its invention in the 18th century, becoming the premier instrument of the musical salon by the beginning of the 19th century. No one had devoted special resources and enchantments to the piano more completely than Frédéric Chopin, often known as “the poet of the piano.” When Chopin arrived in Paris, everyone was intoxicated with his ravishing tone and poetic playing. The city attracted the greatests of every field and this included the best of the Spanish composers. They were able to integrate Chopin’s romantic style as well as inspiration of their luminous motherland into their music.

Programma:

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) 

Nocturne Op. 27 nº 2 in D flat Major

Pedro de Albéniz (1795-1855) 

Nocturno “Isla de la cascada de Aranjuez” in C Major

Felipe Pedrell (1841- 1922) 

Nocturno-Berceuse in A flat Major

Mazurca nº 1 in F sharp minor

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) 

Impromptu Op. 36 in F sharp major

Santiago de Marsanau (1805-1882) 

3ª Balada sin Palabras Op. 25 in F sharp minor

Marcial del Aldalid (1826-1881) 

“Un recuerdo” Romanza sin palabras

Eduardo Ocón (1833-1901) 

“En la playa”. Barcarola

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) 

Barcarolle Op. 60 in F sharp Major