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OK, this may be a long shot, but here it goes:
Any musicians out there familiar with Spanish piano repertoire?
I’m a devoted, obsessed amateur classical pianist, in particular I’ve explored works by Spanish composers like Albeniz, Granados, de Falla, all of whom used folk tunes in their compositions. Although I’m a native Spanish speaker, I’m not a Spaniard, so I’m not all that familiar with the various musical forms in Spain, particularly from classical times. I’m more familiar with pop music from the 70s because of movies and traveling singers, but when trying to learn some of the Spanish classics, I want to have an idea of the real thing. For example, when I play a “Jota”, am I capturing correctly the nuances, the spirit of this dance form?
Since i”m going to be walking in Spain, I would like to find out about live folk music events. It might help me with my interpretation. Too bad I cant’ carry my piano in the backpack, but I would love to play something like Albeniz’s “Navarra”…IN Navarra… if I could find a piano somewhere.
I’m not a professional musician, just a devoted amateur, and I’m aware my musical efforts may not be appreciated, and I don’t expect to find a piano in an albergue (even if there are any, by the time I get to it, I would have missed too many days of practicing to be able to play well). I guess i’ll just need a piano fix!
Also: I’m not a singer, but I would love to connect with others that are familiar with some of the pop songs and sing along the camino. There are also some traditional songs from the Tunas that I heard while growing up, and I would love to get back in touch with that aspect of Spanish culture.
I’m including a few videos of me playing some of this repertoire. Some of the recordings are old, they may be lengthy, but they might give you an idea of my musical interests and passions, and why this is so important to me. Maybe there’s other musicians out there?
Just in case: I’m not profiting from any of these videos! They are being shared “por amor al arte” (for love of the art).
Rondalla Aragonesa by Enrique Granados
Old recording (2010), sorry for the poor audio quality I was new to You Tube. I also look much younger LOL
Rondeña, from the Iberia Suite by Isaac Albeniz, who died in Cambo-Les-Baines shortly after finishing the 12 pieces from Iberia (Rondeña is #4 of the set)
Aragonesa, from Cuatro Piezas Españolas, by Manuel de Falla
Quejas, O La Maja y El Ruiseñor. (Complaints, or the Maiden and the Nightingale) from the “Goyescas” Suite, by Enrique Granados
Interesting note is that this was the inspiration for the pop song “Bésame Mucho”. You might recognize it after the lengthy, dreamy introduction)
Any musicians out there familiar with Spanish piano repertoire?
I’m a devoted, obsessed amateur classical pianist, in particular I’ve explored works by Spanish composers like Albeniz, Granados, de Falla, all of whom used folk tunes in their compositions. Although I’m a native Spanish speaker, I’m not a Spaniard, so I’m not all that familiar with the various musical forms in Spain, particularly from classical times. I’m more familiar with pop music from the 70s because of movies and traveling singers, but when trying to learn some of the Spanish classics, I want to have an idea of the real thing. For example, when I play a “Jota”, am I capturing correctly the nuances, the spirit of this dance form?
Since i”m going to be walking in Spain, I would like to find out about live folk music events. It might help me with my interpretation. Too bad I cant’ carry my piano in the backpack, but I would love to play something like Albeniz’s “Navarra”…IN Navarra… if I could find a piano somewhere.
I’m not a professional musician, just a devoted amateur, and I’m aware my musical efforts may not be appreciated, and I don’t expect to find a piano in an albergue (even if there are any, by the time I get to it, I would have missed too many days of practicing to be able to play well). I guess i’ll just need a piano fix!
Also: I’m not a singer, but I would love to connect with others that are familiar with some of the pop songs and sing along the camino. There are also some traditional songs from the Tunas that I heard while growing up, and I would love to get back in touch with that aspect of Spanish culture.
I’m including a few videos of me playing some of this repertoire. Some of the recordings are old, they may be lengthy, but they might give you an idea of my musical interests and passions, and why this is so important to me. Maybe there’s other musicians out there?
Just in case: I’m not profiting from any of these videos! They are being shared “por amor al arte” (for love of the art).
Rondalla Aragonesa by Enrique Granados
Old recording (2010), sorry for the poor audio quality I was new to You Tube. I also look much younger LOL
Rondeña, from the Iberia Suite by Isaac Albeniz, who died in Cambo-Les-Baines shortly after finishing the 12 pieces from Iberia (Rondeña is #4 of the set)
Aragonesa, from Cuatro Piezas Españolas, by Manuel de Falla
Quejas, O La Maja y El Ruiseñor. (Complaints, or the Maiden and the Nightingale) from the “Goyescas” Suite, by Enrique Granados
Interesting note is that this was the inspiration for the pop song “Bésame Mucho”. You might recognize it after the lengthy, dreamy introduction)
