Jeremiah's Podcast
Wonderful classical piano music.
Episodes
19 episodes
Isaac Albeniz, "Castilla" from Suite Espanola, op. 47
The Suite Espanola showcases the different regions of Spain. It was published in 1887 and is one of Albeniz's most-performed works.
Isaac Albéniz, 1. "Evocación" from the suite Iberia
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.
Enrique Granados, Danza Española no. 1, "Galante"
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.
Manuel de Falla, "Ritual fire dance" from El amor brujo
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 mak...
Isaac Albeniz, Recuerdos de viaje, op. 71, no. 5: Puerta de Tierra
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.
Isaac Albeniz, Suite Espanola, op. 47, no. 1: Granada
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.
Isaac Albeniz, "Asturias" from Suite Espanola, op. 47
"Asturias" sounds wonderful on the piano or the guitar. It has a true Spanish sound due to the Phrygian mode. Suite Espanola was written in 1886, and grouped together in 1887 in honor of the Queen of Spain.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Piano Sonata K. 330 in C major, 1st movement
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was a Classical-era composer whose works have grace and elegance.
Frederic Chopin, Prelude no. 2 in e minor
Chopin is regarded as the poet of the piano. He wrote a set of 24 preludes, one for each major and minor key.
Isaac Albeniz, "Serenata" from Suite Espanola, op. 47
The "Serenata" evokes a moonlit night, with two lovers and a guitarist gently strumming.
Enrique Granados, Valses Poeticos no. 2
The valses poeticos have a triple meter and are light and ingenious.
Isaac Albéniz, A blend of Cádiz and Cuba
The relaxing sounds of Spain are wonderfully heard in this combo of two piano masterpieces.
Robert Schumann, "Markiert und kraftig" from Novelletten, op. 21
Robert Schumann (1810-1856) is a Romantic composer whose music is personal and introspective. The first movement of Novelletten opens with a playful march, then transitions into a lyrical Trio.Keep practicing, and show your love f...