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The Italian Baroque composer Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) is one of the greatest composers of short sonatas for the piano. He wrote 555 keyboard sonatas and described them as "an ingenious jesting with art." The Sonata in F minor is probing and lyrical.

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This wonderful American song is in a solo piano arrangement.

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The Suite Espanola showcases the different regions of Spain. It was published in 1887 and is one of Albeniz's most-performed works.

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This composition is part of Albéniz's repertoire, which includes various works that reflect the spirit of Spain through piano music. The piece is known for its vibrant and colorful style, blending traditional Spanish elements with a virtuosic approach, making it a significant contribution to the Spanish musical tradition.

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This little-performed Albeniz work is quintessential to Spain.

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Isaac Albéniz is a renowned Spanish classical composer whose works often display a French Impressionist influence. "Evocación" has dreamy, whole-tone scales and has a melody that hews close to the middle of the keyboard.

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The Danza Española no. 1, "Galante" is in a waltz rhythm. Octaves in the right hand provide a bold, proud sentiment. This dance is suitable for opening a first or second half of a recital.

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Falla's ballet El amor brujo is about an Andalusian gypsy girl who is haunted by her deceased husband. The Ritual fire dance depicts a traditional ceremony in which people leap over or through the fire. Fast, repetitive trills and ornaments make this piano version exciting.

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The collection of Recuerdos de viaje, op. 71 (Recollections of a journey) was completed in 1887. "Puerta de tierra" opens with a magnificent upward scale, followed by a bright tune in D major.

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Isaac Albeniz wrote the Suite Espanola mostly in 1886. It was grouped together in 1887 to honor the Queen of Spain. Enjoy a relaxing evocation of the outdoors with "Granada," which has a lyrical left-hand melody sprinkled with triplet turns.

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