Is This Composer the 20th Century's Chopin?

Federico Mompou (1893 - 1987) was a Spanish (Catalan) composer and pianist. His music is highly individual. Like Chopin, he wrote almost exclusively for piano. Early in his career, he developed a compositional style which he called “primitivism”. He wanted his music to appeal directly to the senses and the spirit, with a raw, almost magical power. Like Erik Satie before him, he preferred to dispense with bar lines, time signatures and complex forms and developments. His melodies were derived from the sounds of folk songs and Gregorian chant; his unique harmony was influenced by Debussy and Ravel and Scriabin, and the resonance of bells in his family’s bell foundry, which he listened to as a child. Much of the power of his music derives from the combination of innocence and simplicity in his melodic style, and the rich enigmatic sonority of his chords. These elements give his music its haunting, dream-like quality.

'Jeunes Filles au Jardin' is the fourth in a set of evocative piano pieces called 'Scenes d’Enfants’ published in 1921.

Frederico Mompou: Jeunes Filles au Jardin

Pianist: Matthew King.

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Produced and directed by Ian Coulter & Matthew King

[eggizgud]

First heard this piece played by Yunchan Lim for an encore and was immediately enchanted. I thought it was so thoughtful of him to send his audience off into the night with this dreamlike piece. The descriptions fit the melody and composition perfectly. Love, love, love it.

[EmdrGreg]

Mompou is one of my favorites. He creates a magical atmosphere with every piece.

[nicholaslatina]

We need more 'essence extractors' like this chanel, keep em coming !

[TwylightPorter]

I love this piece and Mompou's Variations on Chopin's Prelude in A Major! This piece helped me find the beauty that Mompou writes.

[andrewfortmusic]

Mompou?? Why have I never heard of him? He's incredible! I'd love to orchestrate some of his work!

[BradHollowniczky]

I love Mompou. We're very fortunate to have recordings of him playing his own works, made late in life, many years from the dates of their composition.

[SteveGinefra]

Thanks for presenting this beautifully played gem. I have loved and played music by Mompou for years, and am amazed that his wonderful compositions are not more widely known.

[mohhingman]

Wow, this is very Ravel. Reminds me of Valley of the Bells. Thanks for finding this for me.

[darekkong]

Lots of past and future echoes in his music but it’s always quite distinctly him. I remember my sister learning some of the Songs & Dances. I always liked Gitanes.

[tornikegvineria]

In my opinion if I arranged it for the orchestra its like:
Woodwinds: 0:05
Strings: 0:12
Solo Flute and The strings: 0:26
Bass note on the Basoon, Melody on the flute, ect: 0:45
Same passage with the Woodwinds: 1:09
Strings: 1:12
Strings: 1:23 (because it sounds like Ravel. Kind of?)
Strings and woodwinds: 1:52
Strings: 2:22
Woodwinds: 2:26
Strings: 2:32
Strings and woodwinds: 2:46
Cellos and basses: 2:48
Glockenspiel: 2:50

[EpreTroll]

Thanks for showing me this artist. Love it

[davidjenkins]

I loved the "narration"! It allowed me to appreciate the music so much more than if I were just listening to it without a "guide". Thank you!

[mvk]

Thank you for analyzing and explaining the music as we listen to it. It helps those of us less knowledgeable about music to appreciate and enjoy it.

[benhouhousmail]

I discovered him in a Volodos concert, absolutely amazing! thanks for this precious video! Mompou is a genius, one of my favorit composers!

[fredericapianist]

I just love Mompou. I played some of his Musica Callada series. They are sooo wonderful, I don't get why he isn't played on stage more often. People love it when I play some as an encore. Sir Stephen Hough released a beautiful album of them.

[composerjalen]

That melody in fourths is unbelievably beautiful, I need to learn this piece for my wife! Thank you so much for the video!

[lpamnz]

Never knew a melody in fourths could be so beautiful wow, don't think it's something I'd think to write

[ComposedBySam]

Such a beautiful and interesting work! Thank you for sharing this gorgeous piece :)

[박상현-ud]

Wow, thanks for sharing his music.
I even feel shame about I didn't know his music until now...
Thanks again for showing wonderful inspiration!

[melefth]

I'm getting the sheet music for this tomorrow. Another new avenue to pursue, courtesy of our Music Professor! Ta, Prof.