Leonardo
BALADA
(b. 1933)
Caprichos Nos. 1 and 5

Catalan-born Leonardo Balada fuses tradition with modernity and folk with the avant-garde, producing music of stunning sonorities. Caprichos No. 1 pays homage to the poet Lorca in a blend of virtuosic writing and transformative dance rhythms. In Caprichos No. 5, based on Albéniz's piano music, distorted melodies are revealed, as well as instruments engaging in exciting duels. A Little Night Music in Harlem sees Mozart translated via surrealist sleight of hand, whilst Reflejos balances lament with typically incendiary brilliance.

Caprichos No. 1 'Homage to Federico Garcia Lorca' (2003) 23:02
I. Los Cuatro Muleros 3:35
II. La Tarara 3:48
III. Los Peregrinitos 3:07
IV. Sevillana 2:58
V. Lejano 3:01
VI. Nana 2:48
VII. Zapateado 3:46

Caprichos No. 5 'Homage to Isaac Albéniz' (2008) 21:41
I. Transparencias de `Triana' 4:30
II. Transparencias de `Corpus en Sevilla' 6:33
III. Transparencias de Evocación' 6:03
IV. Transparencias de 'Sevilla' y 'El Albaicin' 4:34
A Little Night Music in Harlem (2006) 11:00
Reflejos (1988) 17:37
I. Penas 10:41
II. Alegrias 6:56

Iberian Chamber Orchestra • Jose Luis Temes