Guitarist Manuel Barrueco plays Albeniz in the Royal Alcazar of Seville in GREAT PERFORMANCES "NOW HEAR THIS: Albéniz: Portraits of Spain."
Great Performances: Now Hear This Explores the Work and Inspiration of Isaac Albéniz
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Christina Zeiders
Guitarist Manuel Barrueco plays Albeniz in the Royal Alcazar of Seville in GREAT PERFORMANCES "NOW HEAR THIS: Albéniz: Portraits of Spain."
Travel with host, violinist, and conductor Scott Yoo in Great Performances: Now Hear This, as he shines a spotlight on the collaborative processes and creative inspiration behind the work of flamenco’s Isaac Albéniz.
Watch Great Performances: Now Hear This: Albéniz: Portraits of Spain on WITF TV Friday, April 28 at 9pm, or stream the special for free until May 27 using the PBS or WITF app.
Discover the inspiration Spain provided composer Isaac Albéniz with guitarist Manuel Barrueco and pianist Juan Pérez Floristán through an exploration of the country’s “portraits,” including the nearby sea and its Moorish culture.
With Yoo, we’ll explore the creation of the guitar with guitar-makers in Granada, test the acoustics of a bañuelo (an ancient Moorish bath), and more, while the three musicians spotlight the cultural exchange of the Mediterranean region.
Watch Great Performances: Now Hear This: Albéniz: Portraits of Spain on WITF TV Friday, April 28 at 9pm, or stream it for free until May 27 using the PBS or WITF app.
They’ll visit notable sites throughout Spain including the Moorish palace the Alambra, which is famed for its architecture and design. They’ll be led by several local historians, musicians, and a chef.
Watch Great Performances: Now Hear This: Albéniz: Portraits of Spain on WITF TV Friday, April 28 at 9pm, or stream the special on demand for free until May 27 using the PBS or WITF app.
About your host:
Yoo is the Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Mexico City Philharmonic, Music Director of Festival Mozaic, conductor of the Colorado College Music Festival, and Founder of the Medellín Festicámara, a chamber music program that brings together world-class artists with underprivileged young musicians. He has recently conducted the London Symphony Orchestra and Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and has led L’Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Yomiuri Nippon Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic, Dallas Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, and many others.
A collection of interviews, photos, and music videos, featuring local musicians who have stopped by the WITF performance studio to share a little discussion and sound. Produced by WITF’s Joe Ulrich.
