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Famous Spanish Classical Composers<\/h1>\n\n\n
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For this post we take a brief look at the famous Spanish classical composers featured on our site along with a selection of their works. Many of the Spanish composers listed here are from the late Romantic period when nationalist music was becoming more popular. Spanish classical music has been heavily influenced over time by traditional folk songs and dances with the guitar being one of the most popular instruments used. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Composers and their works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Isaac Alb\u00e9niz<\/a> (1860-1909)
One of Alb\u00e9niz well known pieces is Op.165, No.2 Tango<\/a> from the suite Espana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sebasti\u00e1n Yradier<\/a> (1809-1865)
Yradier composed the habanera La Paloma<\/a> following a trip to Cuba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Francisco T\u00e0rrega<\/a> (1852-1909)
See if you can spot the recognisable phrase in Gran Vals<\/a>. The phrase was adopted by a communications company as their signature mobile phone ring tone back in the early ’90s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joaquin Malats<\/a> (1872-1912)
Malats’ most famous work is Serenata Espanola, no.2 from Impresiones de Espana<\/a> Though he wrote this for strings and piano it has become a favourite piece of guitarists around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrique Granados<\/a> (1867-1916)
The deceptively simple to play Valse Poeticos Op.10 No.1<\/a> from the Poetic Waltzes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fernando Sor<\/a> (1778-1839)
Sor wrote the fantasy Op.34: Encouragement<\/a> during the Romantic period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruperto Chap\u00ed<\/a> (1851-1909)
Serenata<\/a> from La Corte de Granada, Fantasia morisca. This is a Moorish Fantasy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pablo de Sarasate<\/a> (1844-1908)
Op.23, No.6: Zapateado<\/a> is a pretty piece from a collection of Spanish dances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miguel Llobet<\/a> (1878-1938)
A gentle piece from Popular Catalan Folk Songs is La Filla del Marxant<\/a>, or The Merchants Daughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manuel de Falla<\/a> (1876-1946)
Spanish Dance No.1 <\/a>from the Opera, La Vida Breve. This is a passionate piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though it’s not Christmas, our final mention is to Tomas Luis de Victoria<\/a> (1548-1611). His O Magnum Mysterium<\/a> perfectly depicts the Nativity Scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next time we’ll look at famous composers from France.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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