Tributes, Jordi Farran & Salvador Brotons ‎

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Image courtesy of May Zircus

Joan Lamote de Grignon is a crucial figure in the history of the Barcelona Symphonic Band. Under his leadership, it honed its musical excellence and became one of Europe's leading bands. Grignon would have been 150 years old this year. In his honor, the Barcelona Symphonic Band pays tribute to him as a composer with key works like the Sardana La rosa del folló and his scherzo based on the popular Catalan song La filadora. His suite based on the opera Déjanire by Saint-Saëns also illustrates his skills as an orchestrator, transporting us to the world of sound he created. 

This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of composer and teacher Manuel Oltra. Originally from Valencia, he lived and worked professionally in Barcelona. Although he is best known for his Sardanes and choral pieces, this concert showcases some more substantial works, such as his Rhapsody for piano and wind instruments and the symphonic poem L'alimara. The performance will also feature pianist Jordi Farran and conductor Salvador Brotons.

Program

• Joan Lamote de Grignon: Marxa catalana (Catalan March) No. 2 (1924) 4’
• Joan Lamote de Grignon: Rosa del folló, sardana (1908) 4’
• Joan Lamote de Grignon: Scherzo sobre un tema popular català (Scherzo on a Popular Catalan Theme) (1897-1915) 8’
• Camille Saint-Saëns / Joan Lamote de Grignon: Déjanire. Selection of scenic music (1898) 13’
• Manuel Oltra i Ferrer: Rhapsody for Piano and Wind Instruments, Op. 47 (1953) 11’
• Manuel Oltra i Ferrer: Montmagastre, small symphonic picture, Op. 145 (1970 ) 6’
• Manuel Oltra i Ferrer: L’Alimara, symphonic poem, Op. 179 (1983) 9’

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