Javier Perianes plays Scarlatti & Albéniz from the Real Alcázar of Seville

If Scarlatti, an adopted Spaniard, had lived in the 20th century, he would have composed a work like “Iberia” by Albéniz. If Albéniz had worked for the Spanish kings in the 18th century, he would have created endlessly imaginative piano sonatas strongly influenced by Spanish folklore. A true admirer of his former colleague, in the real life Albéniz often included sonatas by Scarlatti in his own concerts as a pianist. This programme explores the many parallels between the two composers and leaves one question hanging in the air: Could it have been the other way around? The musical performance takes place in evening atmosphere, without audience in the Salón de la Bóvedas of the Real Alcázar. Beside that the viewer get to know the beauty of the different halls and patios of the Alcazár, e.g. in the Salón de los Embajadores (Ambassadors' Hall) or the Patio de las Doncellas (Girls' Courtyard). Javier explains the musical significance of both composers and why the Alcázar of Seville is the ideal place to perform this repertoire.