Carlos Gomez Amat ~ Historia de la Musica Española: Siglo XIX ~ Book
This was a critical period in the formation of Spain’s musical identity, with Pedrell and others calling for composition in a “nationalistic” style, the renaissance of the guitar as national instrument, etc. The various chapters in the book examine the work and relevance of major composers and their schools, the guitar, the piano, the violinists, “serious” music, folk music, theater music, zarzuela, religious music, musicology, criticism, musical associations.... A century of passionate musical discussion whose influence remains present in every aspect of today’s Spanish music. Trade-book format, 345 pages.
