Pedrell Songs

Pedrell Songs performed by Joan Martín-Royo and Rubén Fernández Aguirre allows listeners to appreciate the enormous quality of Felipe Pedrell’s compositions. Marked by enormous contrast, the voice and piano accompaniment are superbly treated. Some songs exhibit exotic influences (Arab), at times mysterious and at others romantic. Undoubtedly, a work worthy of being among the most important lyrical repertoire. This album is exclusively available in Stereo DSD 512, DSD 256, DSD 128 & DSD 64 at NativeDSD thanks to our signature Higher Rates Program. On the 20th of August 2022, the centenary of the passing of Felipe Pedrell transpired—an occasion marking the solemn remembrance of the esteemed progenitor of Spanish musical nationalism. The catalogue of musical compositions by Pedrell, established in 1977, comprises a total of 231 titles. In the catalogue of his works, there is a notable emphasis on his interest in art song with accompaniment, serving as the foundation for his musical creations and a key element in his nationalist ideology. His initial compositions for voice and piano date back to 1857, where he endeavors to distance himself from the prevailing trends in Spanish music during his era and align with European musical styles. Joan Martín-Royo, Baritone Vocals Rubén Fernández Aguirre, Piano