Many of Spain’s great composers were influenced—even formed—by French composers such as Debussy, Chabrier, and Ravel. Turina, Cassadó, de Falla, and Granados all studied in Paris, and invented a rich blend of energetic Spanish idioms, sensuous French color, and modernist innovation. Our season finale showcases CONTEXT’s musicians in dazzling solos and ensembles of this impassioned and seductive music.
| Joaquin Turina | Serenata, for String Quartet |
| Enrique Granados | ‘The Maiden and the Nightingale’, for Piano |
| ‘El Pelele’, for Piano | |
| Tonadillas for Viola and Piano | |
| Gaspar Cassadó | Trio for Violin, Cello, and Piano |
| Manuel de Falla | Six Popular Songs, for Cello and Piano |
| Selections from ‘El Amor Brujo’, for String Quintet and Piano | |
| With modern instruments | |
Brian Connelly
piano
Joan
Der-
Hovsepian
viola
Norman Fischer
cello
Erik Gronfor
double bass
Eric
Halen
violin
Maureen Nelson
violin
