Albéniz

American

[ahl-ve-neeth, ahl-bey-nees, al-] / ɑlˈvɛ niθ, ɑlˈbeɪ nis, æl- /

noun

Isaac 1860–1909, Spanish composer and pianist.

Albéniz British

/ alˈβeniθ /

noun

Isaac (isaˈak). 1860–1909, Spanish composer; noted for piano pieces inspired by folk music, such as the suite Iberia

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Company Through Feb. 14, 2023, at he Teatro Albéniz, in Madrid; companyelmusical.es.

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2022

After a stop in Barcelona earlier this year, the production is ending its run in Madrid, where it is playing through Feb. 14, 2023, at the Teatro Albéniz.

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2022

But Márquez’s goal in the concerto was to use his folk and dance roots in a formal classical way, taking as his example such European composers as Manuel de Falla and Isaac Albéniz.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2021

He takes time off in the summer, to rest and learn new work, currently Spanish composers Albéniz and Granados.

From The Guardian • Mar. 7, 2016

Almost every day I run through some Bach — a day without Bach is a barren day — and now I’m working on some Albéniz and Granados.

From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2013

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