Spain and the guitar — an inseparable combination. Serenades of Spain goes beyond clichés and reveals the rich musical heritage of both the country and the guitar. The album takes the listener on a journey across three instruments: the Baroque guitar, Romantic guitar, and classical guitar — performed both solo and in duo with voice (Fleur Strijbos, BE) or cello (Octavie Dostaler-Lalonde, CA).
Featuring works by Spanish composers and composers inspired by Spain, the album weaves together Flemish Renaissance court music, Baroque dances, expressive Romanticism, neocasticismo, impressionistic colours, and folklore — forming a vivid mosaic of Spain’s musical history and the guitar.
I hear so many guitar albums, but your album struck me. Your sound is so pure, rich and so natural.
EMILIO ALVAREZ
Music Director WRR 101.FM (USA)
MICHEL DUTRIEUE
Stretto Magazine (Belgium)