Asturias (Leyenda), named simply Prelude by its composer,[1] is a musical work by the Spanish composer and pianist Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909).
The opening is shown here in piano score. The repeated D is an example of the use of a pedal note
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 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 Andalusianflamenco traditions[3] (although the drama of the music is congruent with the landscape of the region of Asturias). 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 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 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.[4] The "marcato"/"staccato" markings suggest both guitar sounds and the footwork of a flamenco dancer. The piece sounds as though it is written in the Phrygian mode which is typical of bulerías. The second section is 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."[4] The music alters between a solo and accompaniment that is typical of flamenco. The short middle section of the piece 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.
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 tessitura of the guitar, and the key of G minor is not suitable for the guitar—for example, in the standard guitar tuning, the pedal note D4 is not an open string.
Many have attributed the first transcription for guitar to Francisco Tárrega who put it in its most recognizable key, E minor. According to the guitarist and guitar scholar Stanley Yates, the first guitar transcription of the piece was probably by Severino García Fortea, although Andrés Segovia's transcription is the most famous and most influential.[3] The piece has become one of the most important works of the classical guitar repertoire[citation needed]. Robbie Krieger, guitarist of The Doors, uses a reworking of the melody from this classical piece in The Doors song "Spanish Caravan" from their 1968 album Waiting for the Sun.
^"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.
^ abClark, Walter Aaron (2002). Isaac Albeniz: Portrait of a Romantic. Oxford University Press. pp. 97–98. ISBN978-0199250523.
^"Viola Virtuosa Albéniz, Tárrega, Sor Vier Solo Transkriptionen aus Spanien". partitura-verlag.com. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Asturias Leyenda news newspapers books scholar JSTOR August 2014 Learn how and when to remove this message Asturias Leyenda named simply Prelude by its composer 1 is a musical work by the Spanish composer and pianist Isaac Albeniz 1860 1909 The opening is shown here in piano score The repeated D is an example of the use of a pedal note 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 amp 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 espanola although Albeniz 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 3 although the drama of the music is congruent with the landscape of the region of Asturias Leyenda Hofmeister s subtitle means legend The piece is noted for the delicate intricate melody of its middle section and abrupt dynamic changes Albeniz 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 pedal note open string with the index finger and a melody with the thumb The theme itself suggests the rhythm of the buleria a fast flamenco form 4 The marcato staccato markings suggest both guitar sounds and the footwork of a flamenco dancer The piece sounds as though it is written in the Phrygian mode which is typical of bulerias The second section is reminiscent of a copla a sung verse following a specific form Clark states that it is written in typical Albeniz form as it is presented monophonically but doubled at the fifteenth for more fullness of sound 4 The music alters between a solo and accompaniment that is typical of flamenco The short middle section of the piece is written in the style of a malaguena another flamenco style piece The malaguena 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 Guitar versions edit source source source source source source Asturias performed at the White House by Sharon Isbin 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 tessitura of the guitar and the key of G minor is not suitable for the guitar for example in the standard guitar tuning the pedal note D4 is not an open string Many have attributed the first transcription for guitar to Francisco Tarrega who put it in its most recognizable key E minor According to the guitarist and guitar scholar Stanley Yates the first guitar transcription of the piece was probably by Severino Garcia Fortea although Andres Segovia s transcription is the most famous and most influential 3 The piece has become one of the most important works of the classical guitar repertoire citation needed Robbie Krieger guitarist of The Doors uses a reworking of the melody from this classical piece in The Doors song Spanish Caravan from their 1968 album Waiting for the Sun Iron Maiden quotes Asturias in their songs Mother Russia and To Tame A Land Also Children of Bodom attributed their Angels don t Kill song to Asturias and Elley Duhe song Middle of the Night is based on Asturias The italian violist Marco Misciagna has arranged this piece for solo viola 5 References edit nbsp Legend Leyenda source source source Arrangement for castanets bass and guitar performed in 2001 by Michael Laucke 6 53 Suite Espanola Op 47 5 Asturias Leyenda source source Performed on a guitar by Gordon Rowland Problems playing these files See media help ALBENIZ 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 ALBENIZ S LEYENDA Preludio Asturias http stanleyyates com articles albeniz leyenda html Archived 2021 02 13 at the Wayback Machine a b Clark Walter Aaron 2002 Isaac Albeniz Portrait of a Romantic Oxford University Press pp 97 98 ISBN 978 0199250523 Viola Virtuosa Albeniz Tarrega Sor Vier Solo Transkriptionen aus Spanien partitura verlag com Retrieved 2023 03 19 External links edithttps web archive org web 20160325024430 https www stanleyyates com articles albeniz 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