Asturias Albeniz (by Isaac Albeniz) played by Anastasia Huppmann

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Asturias Albeniz (by Isaac Albeniz) played by Anastasia Huppmann

Asturias (Leyenda), named simply Leyenda by its composer, is a musical work by the Spanish composer and pianist Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909).

The piece, which lasts around six minutes in performance,[1] 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 Hofmeister, who included it in the 1911 "complete version" of the Suite española, although Albéniz never intended the piece for this suite. Despite the new name, this music is not considered suggestive of the folk music of the northern Spanish region of Asturias, but rather of Andalusian flamenco traditions. Leyenda, Hofmeister's subtitle, means legend. The piece is noted for the delicate, intricate melody of its middle section and abrupt dynamic changes.

Albéniz's biographer, Walter Aaron Clark, describes Asturias (Leyenda) 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 pedal-note open string with the index finger and a melody with the thumb. The theme itself suggests the rhythm of the bulería—a fast flamenco form. The "marcato"/"staccato" markings suggest both guitar sounds and the footwork of a flamenco dancer. Asturias (Leyenda) sounds as though it is written in the Phrygian mode which is typical of bulerías. The second section is a reminiscent of a copla—a sung verse following a specific form. Clark states that it is written in typical Albéniz form as it is "presented monophonically but doubled at the fifteenth for more fullness of sound. The music alters between a solo and accompaniment that is typical of flamenco. The short middle section of Asturias (Leyenda) is written in the style of a malagueña—another flamenco style piece. The malagueña borrows two motives from the previous copla and builds on them. The piece returns to its first theme until a slow "hymn-like" passage ends the piece.
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At 85 I felt tired and in need of inspiration, and have been searching for something to work on...this is it. I find this rendition so inspiring and provides something to work towards.

davidkay
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I had the pleasure of hearing Andre Segovia play this piece on guitar in concert. While I enjoyed it immensely, I found your version exhibited more fire and compassion than a guitar can render.

robertjfisher
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This is my favorite performance of this piece. Anastasia is under-rated and she deserves a lot more recognition! ❤ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

bikedawg
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Despite the high speed, Anastasia plays with a great calm, super beautiful and pleasant!

gilbertomfalcoski
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I've heard it so many times on guitar I almost forget it was written for piano

dang
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The perfect combination of a beautiful woman, and an incredible fantastic pianist
Thank you very much for sharing

federicorolz
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Анастасия, Господь Бог и Ваши родители наделили Вас красотой, но Ваше вдохновенное исполнение делает ее неописуемой!!

НиколайКомаристый
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I play it on the guitar. It's one of my favorite pieces. I love your interpretation and performance, Anastasia!

CaptainCyril
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Excellent! You took enough time to let the piano sing for you. Bravo. Never heard it played better.

dpbmss
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Пересматриваю, переслушиваю, гениально Анастасия, экспрессия, энергетика 🌹

СергейПу-ощ
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This is great and the thing I love most about it is the fact that you don't leave a gap before hitting the power chords * unlike most others so congratulations.The technique and relaxation of the wrists required for this is beyond all but the finest pianists and you're one of them.( * Root plus 5th )

johndobson
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ANASTASIA TOUJOURS TRÈS BELLE!!! TOUJOURS UNE PIANISTE QUE SERA AU PANTHÉON DE LA MUSIQUE!!! MÉLODIE, HARMONIE ET TOUCHÉ, IMPECCABLES...!!! Directement de Salvador-Bahia - Brasil.

josecortesrolembergfilho
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Nobody can surpass and transcend her speedy, impeccable and accurate performance .

From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun .

shin-i-chikozima
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Paused for the screen shot photo and stayed for the musicianship. 👏🏻👏🏻Thanks to the YouTube algorithm👍

musicstewart
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Волшебные руки! Я смотрю и слушаю как под гипнозом! Вы великолепны!

СерыйДед-вц
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Confiné à paris, vous êtes ma merveilleuse consolation.
Chaque instant qui passe sans vous voir et vous écouter est un moment perdu!

nabilmartin
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What a great performance of this sophisticated piece of music! Thanks, beauty, for this new presentation!

artaud
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Yes, so fascinating to hear a piece we associate with the flamenco guitar played on the piano by one of the elite piano artists we have. From the rapid and complex passion of the dance to the nuanced passages, all are displayed through the master's confident hand. Thank you.

Joe
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Always a treat for the eyes and ears. Beautiful music from a beautiful lady!!!!

jonarmstrong
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Un talent inimaginable ! Heureusement pour nous, elle a préféré le piano à la couture. Merci Anastasia. Je ne me lasse pas de vous écouter.

williamkhider