Spanish Fire - Danzas Españolas
Two of Australia's most eminent interpreters of Spanish music, Deanna Blacher (castanets) and Cameron Roberts (piano), join forces in this spectacular duo arrangement of the 12 Danzas Españolas by Granados.
The set (originally for solo piano) are among Granados' most popular and best-loved works (including No.4, Villanesca, and No.5, Andaluza), and fuse earthy dance with European salon charm. Here, the version for piano and castanets highlights the rhythmic energy of the dance whilst providing a nostalgic coloration to its more intimate moments.
Press quotes
“To hear Blacher interpret the melody and occasionally accompaniment in that main part, whether in the lively outer sections of dances such as the opening Galante and the Fandango, Andaluza and Romantica or the more reflective middle sections of the same, as Roberts played the piano originals, was a revelation […] Cameron’s vital, exuberant pianism was simply electrifying”
— Review of a live performance, West Australian Newspaper
“an explosion of emotive sound… an incomparably sensitive pianoforte partnership… two artists of supreme talent left and indelible mark and set a new standard in this medium.”
— Review of a live performance, OZartsreview
Artists
Deanna Blacher
Deanna Blacher, trained in the exacting discipline of the Spanish dance, has worked internationally as dancer and choreographer. She has also carved a remarkable niche as castanets virtuosa.
Cameron Roberts
Cameron Roberts is an Australian international concert pianist, renowned coach and author on the application of science to elite musical performance, and a specialist anaesthetist.
Audio previews
Track Listing
- Galante Enrique Granados
- Oriental Enrique Granados
- Fandango Enrique Granados
- Villanesca Enrique Granados
- Andaluza Enrique Granados
- Rondalla Aragonesa Enrique Granados
- Valenciana Enrique Granados
- Sardana Enrique Granados
- Romántica Enrique Granados
- Danza Triste Enrique Granados
- Zambra Enrique Granados
- Arabesca Enrique Granados
Performers
- Deanna Blacher · castanets
- Cameron Roberts
Composer
Enrique Granados
Born in Lerida in 1867, Enrique Granados studied the piano and composition in Barcelona and then in Paris, returning to Barcelona in 1889. He won distinction as a pianist and popularity in Spain with his contributions to the form of zarzuela.
Where to listen
Spanish Fire - Danzas Españolas is available for streaming through Spotify and Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MCD 453
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Release date
- Aug 2011
- Musical work
copyright - © 2011 Move Records
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 2011 Move Records
- Category
- Classical
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574045321
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