Asturias (Leyenda)
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Asturias (Leyenda), named simply Prelude by its composer,[1] is a musical work by the Spanish composer and pianist Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909).
The piece, which lasts around six minutes in performance,[2] was originally written for the piano and set in the key of G minor. It was first published in Barcelona, by Juan Bta. Pujol & Co., in 1892 as the prelude of a three-movement set entitled Chants d'Espagne.
The name Asturias (Leyenda) was given to it posthumously by the German publisher
Albéniz's biographer, Walter Aaron Clark, describes the piece as "pure Andalusian flamenco". In the main theme the piano mimics the guitar technique of alternating the thumb and fingers of the right hand, playing a
Guitar versions
Though originally written to imitate guitar playing, the piece cannot be transcribed note for note for guitar. The original version makes uses of the piano keyboard's wider range compared to the
Many have attributed the first transcription for guitar to
Also Children of Bodom attributed their Angels don't Kill song to Asturias and Elley Duhé song "Middle of the Night" is based on Asturias.
The italian violist Marco Misciagna has arranged this piece for solo viola.[5]
References
- ^ "ALBÉNIZ'S LEYENDA (Preludio-Asturias) by Stanley Yates - PDF Free Download". docplayer.net. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
- ^ Some performers see the piece as a challenge to play as fast as possible, though the composer specified Allegro ma non troppo. Sharon Isbin in the example cited takes over six minutes.
- ^ a b Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About... ALBÉNIZ'S LEYENDA (Preludio-Asturias), http://stanleyyates.com/articles/albeniz/leyenda.html Archived 2021-02-13 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ ISBN 978-0199250523.
- ^ "Viola Virtuosa Albéniz, Tárrega, Sor Vier Solo Transkriptionen aus Spanien". partitura-verlag.com. Retrieved 2023-03-19.