Albéniz

American  

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

noun

1. Isaac 1860–1909, Spanish composer and pianist.

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Albéniz British  

/ alˈβeniθ /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

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

The movement then teeters between infuriated episodes and nostalgic passages, during which an offstage pianist plays bits of an Albéniz tango that Mr. Corigliano’s friend loved.

From New York Times • May 31, 2019

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