Isaac Albéniz - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

Isaac Albéniz wrote his magnum opus Iberia in the last years of his life, and it was quickly recognized as one of the greatest piano works ever written. The French Impressionists Debussy and Ravel, who enjoyed a similar musical language that obscured traditional harmony (and by the way, they deeply admired Spanish music) recognized Iberia as a masterpiece. Olivier Messiaen also revered and took inspiration from it, promoting it throughout the 20th century. For pianists, the tougher movements are