Mompou: Miscellanea
Writings and Musical Miscellany (Volume 5 of the Unpublished Works)
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Description
The fifth volume in the collection of previously unpublished works by Frederic Mompou. This volume is dedicated to writings and reflections, as well as miscellaneous musical curiosities.
Frederic Mompou is undoubtedly one of the most internationally renowned Catalan composers of the 20th century. His work, primarily for piano, draws magical resonances from the instrument that make his style unmistakable—a style also inspired, as the composer himself acknowledged, by the music of his homeland.
As a master of sonic detail, Mompou crafted his works with great care and was extremely demanding regarding the final result. in fact, two years of tenacious work elapsed from the time he began his first compositional experiments until he deemed his first work satisfactory. But he did not always discard the material he rejected; rather, he often decided to keep it, either for later revision or to use an idea for another work.
A significant portion of this material was deposited at the Frederic Mompou Foundation, established by Carmen Bravo, the composer's widow, and another portion at the Biblioteca de Catalunya. Thanks to the commitment to dissemination of Joan Millà, the current president of the Foundation, and the collaboration of pianists Mac McClure and Jordi Masó, who have cataloged and recorded this unpublished work, it has been possible to bring to light a significant number of Mompou's previously unknown compositions, which are now being published by Editorial Boileau.
Contents:
WRITINGS BY FREDERIC MOMPOU
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Expression, for Piano Performance (The Study of Emotion)
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The Present Moment of Música Callada (Inaugural Address at the Academy of Fine Arts)
MUSICAL MISCELLANY
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Tunes and Radio Themes
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Joys of the Virgin of Núria Chords Mystical Prayer (for Flute or Violin and String Orchestra)
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Barri de platja (for String Quartet)
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Sketch of the Piano Concerto
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Mompou: Miscellanea
