Class Notes: Song and Dance in 'Asturias' by Isaac Albeniz
Details
| Title | Class Notes: Song and Dance in 'Asturias' by Isaac Albeniz |
| Author | YourClassical MPR |
| Duration | 5:28 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=l9XRmf0OXXc |
Description
Spanish composer, pianist, and conductor Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909) based his beloved work "Asturias" on a kind of Spanish dance known as flamenco, which involves intricate footwork, brightly colored costumes, and a wide range of emotion. "Asturias" also vividly demonstrates the ABA form, in which a work's opening and concluding melodic theme book-ends a distinctly different theme. This video introduces young students to the music through guitarist Milena Petković's masterful performance of it, and describes its underlying rhythm, inspiration, and structure.
