Iberia

Description

Debussy and Messiaen consider Iberia to be THE pianistic masterpiece of the 20th century: "The eyes close as if dazzled by having contemplated too many images," Debussy wrote in 1905. For Nelson Goerner, this suite in four books that evokes Andalusia and the working-class neighborhoods of Madrid is also a major piece: "I am of Argentine origin, this music touches me, it’s like an arrow that pierces me... From the sublime incantation that is Jerez, a call to the mysteries of the night, to Lavapiès, famous for its pianistic difficulty due to its polyphonic entanglements and hand crossings, Albéniz's music exudes a flair and a joy of living that, for me, has been a milestone of supreme importance."