This album presents the complete solo works for guitar by two Catalan contemporaries, the cellist Gaspar Cassadó and the pianist Federico Mompou. Cassadó wrote six guitar works connected to his friendship with Andrés Segovia, mostly based on folk elements such as the sardana, a traditional Catalan circle dance. In Mompou’s works for guitar, the influence of his mysticism and attachment to Catalan folklore are undeniable. He composed primarily for piano but he also wrote three pieces for guitar, notably Suite compostelana for Segovia. The hypnotic, austere and lyrical elements in this work distil Mompou’s compositional genius.
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“,,,Della Chiara’s playing is truly expressive and he uses the guitar well. Ligados are clean and balance is always clear. His articulation is interesting and varied, and his program order is well-thought-out. Recording quality is realistic and spacious, enhancing Della Chiara’s musical precision…”
Jim McCutcheon – American Record Guide – July/August 2024
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