The Piano in Spain, from its introduction until Joaquín Turina

The 19th century -what many call the era of Spanish Romanticism- has arguably been dealt with the least. It was not until the later 20th and early 21st centuries that we gained sufficient historical perspective to re-examine and assess a century of achievement. The main objective of this book is to establish a unifying link between the 18th century harpsichordists, such an Antonio Soler (1729-1783) and Mateo Albéniz (1765-1831) and the great nationalists, Isaac Albéniz, Enrique Granados, Manuel de Falla and Joaquín Turina, with an overview of subjects such as the first Spanish piano makers, musical spaces, maestros and predecessors, musical press, etc. This book is an essential tool for understanding the piano in Spain during the 19th century.

CONTENIDO:

1. Introduction of the piano into Spain
2. The first Spanish piano builders
3. Music Conservatories and other musical spaces
4. Editorial activity and the musical press
5. On the way to Nationalism
6. Spain and Europe
7. Repertoire
8. Maestros and predecessors
9. Isaac Albéniz
10. Enrique Granados
11. Manuel de Falla
12. Joaquín Turina
-Bibliography
-Images
-Biography
-Piano recordings and sheet music