By
Isaac Albéniz
Asturias - Leyenda is a celebrated classical guitar composition composed by the Spanish musician Isaac Albéniz. This piece, part of his "Suite Española, Op. 47," is known for its evocative and passionate melodies, reflecting the essence of Spanish music and culture. It presents challenging guitar techniques and takes the listener to the rugged and picturesque landscapes of the Asturian region in Spain.
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by:
Ana Vidovic
“Asturias”, also given the name “Leyenda”, is the prelude to a three-movement suite written for the piano by Isaac Albéniz. Arranged most famously for guitar by the virtuoso Andrés Segovia, “Asturias” has become an essential work in the classical guitar tradition. In this lesson, Ana Vidović discusses how to approach, practice, and deliver an emotional performance of “Asturias”. She reminds us that we have a lot of freedom with this piece, but that some dynamic and technical decisions communicate more effectively than others. We hope you enjoy Ana’s measure-by-measure walkthrough of this incredibly vivid piece of music.
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