The Alhambra
Posted by Judith - 30/06/09 at 01:06:47 am
I landed in Granada only a couple of hours ago. Over the next three days I’ll be performing in the International Music Festival here, which is being held in the Alhambra. For those of you who don’t know the Alhambra, here’s a great photo of it. Being here is a dream – because of the festival itself and the magnificent surroundings, the light, the atmosphere… The photo speaks for itself I suppose!
I’m playing in the “Una Iberia para Albéniz” cycle, to honour the centenary of his death. Some of his lesser-known works that I’ve had the great pleasure of exploring (Vals L’automne, several of his Piezas Características, Amalia, Mallorca) and, accompanying him, is Chopin (Bolero and Andante Spianato-Gran Polonaise Brillante). I’m very happy with the way the programme turned out – this Albéniz is pure Chopinesque and they complement each other perfectly. I can´t wait for tomorrow to arrive and to play here for the first time!
I recorded some of these works last week for Canal Sur. Recording in a studio is a world away from performing a live concert! The producers told me everybody prefers performing live – the warmth of the audience, the simultaneous giving and receiving… Still, it was a nice experience. The whole team was great and made me feel at home.
The sun has already set… Now’s the time to enjoy the tranquility of this special place!
Nice!
Comment by Flash — July 7, 2009