Charlotte Hu - Goyescas - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Pianist Charlotte Hu presents Goyescas, an album featuring Granados' monumental Goyescas alongside two Spanish Dances. A cornerstone of Spanish piano literature, Goyescas was inspired by the paintings of Francisco Goya and unfolds as a richly poetic suite where passion, tenderness, shadow, and light coexist across six vividly characterised movements. From the playful charm of InchLos requiebrosInch to the lyrical intimacy of InchLa maja y el ruiseñorInch and the profound emotional summit of InchEl amor y la muerte,Inch Granados' masterwork reveals a world of dramatic contrasts and refined storytelling. Hu captures both the virtuosic brilliance and the deeply intimate narrative of the music, illuminating it's modern harmonic language and unmistakable Spanish spirit with freshness and reverence.Complementing the suite are two Spanish Dances the hauntingly introspective No. 2, InchOriental,Inch and the vibrant, guitar-inflected No. 5, InchAndaluza.Inch Together, they offer concentrated glimpses into Granados' expressive range - from quiet longing and poetic reflection to radiant joy and folkloric vitality. This marks her second album on PENTATONE, following her debut, Liszt Metamorphosis, released in 2024.