Description
Iberian Gems: Albéniz and Granados Two Spanish Dances for Guitar
Product Details
- Product Type: Sheet Music / Score
- Title: Two Spanish Dances (Két spanyol tánc)
- Composers: Isaac Albéniz (1860–1909) and Enrique Granados (1867–1916)
- Transcribed by: V. G. Velasco
- ISMN: 9790080070208 (979-0-080-07020-8)
- Item Number: 7020
- Publisher: Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó
- Genre: Classical Guitar, Pedagogical Performance Pieces, Romantic
- Setting: Guitar Solo
- Format: Paperback, B/5 quer (Landscape, 24x17 cm)
- Length: 12 pages
- Language: Hungarian, English
- Weight: 0.04 kg
- Published: October 1973
Overview
This compact volume, Two Spanish Dances (Két spanyol tánc), unites the genius of two foundational figures in Spanish music, Isaac Albéniz and Enrique Granados. Published by Editio Musica Budapest (EMB) and expertly transcribed for solo guitar by V. G. Velasco, this edition provides two evocative pieces originally written for piano.
Specifically designated as Pedagogical Performance Pieces, this score is perfectly suited for intermediate classical guitar students who wish to explore the rich, idiomatic rhythms and melodic beauty of Spanish nationalism. The transcriptions are designed to sound authentic on the guitar while remaining technically accessible, offering a rewarding introduction to the repertoire of these late Romantic masters.
Product Features
- Dual Composers: Features works by both Albéniz and Granados, providing a stylistic comparison of two Spanish Romantic giants.
- Solo Guitar Focus: Expertly transcribed by V. G. Velasco for solo guitar performance.
- Pedagogical Use: Categorized as instructional performance material, ideal for developing musicality and technical skill in Spanish-flavored pieces.
- Bilingual Prefaces: Includes introductory text and notes in both Hungarian and English.
- Portable Format: The lightweight, slim paperback is published in the B/5 landscape format (24x17 cm), making it easy to carry and use on a music stand.
Interesting Facts
- The Golden Age of Spanish Music: Both Albéniz and Granados were key figures in the late 19th and early 20th centuries who defined the sound of Spanish musical nationalism. They masterfully incorporated local folk rhythms and harmonic colors (known as Iberismo) into their classical compositions.
- The Transcriber: V. G. Velasco is known for his skill in adapting complex piano music to the guitar, ensuring that the essence of the Spanish dances—which were heavily inspired by guitar playing—is preserved while optimizing them for the instrument's unique characteristics.
- Granados's Dances: Granados's Danzas Españolas (Spanish Dances) are among his most beloved works. He often infused them with a characteristic melancholic lyricism that contrasts beautifully with Albéniz's fiery brilliance.
- Cross-Cultural Publication: This publication by Editio Musica Budapest highlights the universal appeal and educational importance of the Spanish masters, bringing their essential repertoire into the established Hungarian system of music pedagogy.
Publishers
Editio Musica Budapest (EMB) Editio Musica Budapest is a leading publisher of classical music scores, known for its high editorial standards in both original and transcribed works. Their commitment to pedagogical pieces ensures that this volume of Spanish dances is a reliable and high-quality resource for guitar students and teachers worldwide.
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Hungarian Translation (Magyar Fordítás)
Áttekintés
Ez a vékony kötet, a Két spanyol tánc (Two Spanish Dances), egyesíti a spanyol zene két alapító alakjának, Isaac Albéniznek és Enrique Granadosnak a géniuszát. Az Editio Musica Budapest (EMB) gondozásában megjelent és V. G. Velasco által szólógitárra szakértelemmel átírt kiadvány két eredetileg zongorára írt, hangulatos darabot tartalmaz.
Kifejezetten pedagógiai előadási daraboknak minősül, ezért ez a kotta tökéletesen alkalmas középhaladó klasszikus gitár növendékek számára, akik szeretnék felfedezni a spanyol nacionalizmus gazdag, idiomatikus ritmusait és dallam szépségét. Az átiratok úgy lettek kialakítva, hogy autentikusan szóljanak gitáron, miközben technikailag hozzáférhetőek maradnak.
Érdekességek
- A spanyol zene aranykora: Mind Albéniz, mind Granados kulcsfigurái voltak a 19. század végének és a 20. század elejének, akik meghatározták a spanyol zenei nacionalizmus hangzását. Mesterien építették be a helyi népi ritmusokat és harmóniákat (Iberismo) klasszikus kompozícióikba.
- Az átíró: V. G. Velasco ismert arról, hogy ügyesen adaptálja a komplex zongoraműveket gitárra, biztosítva, hogy a spanyol táncok lényege – melyeket nagymértékben a gitárjáték inspirált – megmaradjon, miközben optimalizálja azokat a hangszer egyedi jellegzetességeihez.
- Granados táncai: Granados Danzas Españolas (Spanyol táncok) című művei a legkedveltebb alkotásai közé tartoznak. Gyakran jellemzően melankolikus líraiságot csempészett beléjük, amely gyönyörűen kontrasztál Albéniz tüzes ragyogásával.
Hashtagek (Hungarian)
#AlbénizGranados #KétSpanyolTánc #KlasszikusGitár #SpanyolZene #Gitárpedagógia #VelascoÁtirat #RomantikusGitár #EMBKotta #SzólóGitár
