FLAMENCO INFLUENCES Classical Orchestra in Pignatelli Palace en Barcelona

  "The Flamenco Influences"-A trip through Spanish Classical music Barcelona Metropolitan String Orchestra Director: Roberto Laborda The Barcelona Metropolitan Orchestra offers a unique concert with exclusive arrangements of the best works of Spanish classical composers influenced by Flamenco music. The chamber orchestra has high-level string players that will provide us with a great musical evening. The public can enjoy the environment of the Palacio Pignatelli (Royal Artistic Circle). A palace founded in the 18th century with magnificent architecture and a magnificent theater where great Spanish and international artists have performed. After the concert the audience can have a dinner and wine experience in the Terrace or in the restaurant   Program: Isaac Albeniz-P.Sarasate-E.Granados-Manuel de Falla                   Metropolitan String Orchestra                   Director: Roberto Laborda   The Flamenco Influences: Popular pre-flamenco music and new-born flamenco in the 19th century captivated both Albéniz and Falla. In both sources, the inspiration and the compositional and repertoire material necessary for the creation of his works of nationalist-Andalusian style. The study of the works of these composers is essential in a double sense: on the one hand, it is fundamental for the investigation of the musical roots of flamenco, the music that is transmitted orally, has not been reflected in the scores. On the other hand, knowledge of the musical language of flamenco can help classical musicians to understand and interpret these works. This article is based on the analysis of a selection of works by Falla and Albéniz, understood in the perspective of flamenco and pre-flamenco folk music, proposing a revision of formal, melodic, rhythmic and harmonic concepts.