Description
Rosa Torres-Pardo, Isaac Albéniz (piano) – Iberia / Glossa 2x Audio CD 2006 / GSP 98005
UPC 8424562980051
Product Features
- Artist: Rosa Torres-Pardo
- Composer: Isaac Albéniz
- Title: Iberia
- Label: Glossa – GSP 98005
- Format: 2 x CD, Album
- Country: Spain
- Release Year: 2006
- Genre: Classical
- UPC: 8424562980051
Summary
"Iberia" is a classical album by pianist Rosa Torres-Pardo, featuring the compositions of Isaac Albéniz. This 2-CD set, released by Glossa in 2006, captures the essence of Spanish classical music through Albéniz's suite for piano. The album includes a live performance recorded in Albéniz's hometown of Camprodón in Catalonia, offering a consistent and unconventional interpretation of the work. The slower tempos and emphasis on the Impressionist elements over flamenco rhythms present a reflective and intimate rendition of "Iberia," inviting listeners to experience Spain through a nostalgic and nocturnal lens.
Tracklist
CD 1: Cahier 1-3
- Evocación – 6:22
- El Puerto – 9:45
- Corpus Christi En Sevilla – 10:47
- Rondeña – 8:40
- Almeria – 11:06
- Triana – 5:37
- El Albaicín – 7:53
- El Polo – 8:44
CD 2: Cahier 3-4
- Lavapiés – 7:41
- Málaga – 5:40
- Jerez – 12:18
- Eritaña – 6:55
- Evocación – 5:56
- El Puerto – 4:43
- Almeria – 10:32
- El Albaicín – 7:50
Reviews
The album "Iberia" by Rosa Torres-Pardo has been noted for its unique approach to Albéniz's work, with a slower pace that highlights the music's Impressionist qualities. Critics have described the performance as evoking nocturnal Spanish cityscapes, offering a nostalgic view of Spain through an exile's perspective. The intimate setting and Torres-Pardo's interpretation have been praised for bringing a new dimension to the well-known suite.We invite you to share your experiences with "Iberia" and our service by writing a review. Your insights can inspire and encourage others on their journey through classical music.
