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On the 20th of August 2022, the centenary of the passing of Felipe Pedrell transpired—an occasion marking the solemn remembrance of the esteemed progenitor of Spanish musical nationalism. The catalogue of musical compositions by Pedrell, established in 1977, comprises a total of 231 titles. In the catalogue of his works, there is a notable emphasis on his interest in art song with accompaniment, serving as the foundation for his musical creations and a key element in his nationalist ideology. His initial compositions for voice and piano date back to 1857, where he endeavours to distance himself from the prevailing trends in Spanish music during his era and align with European musical styles. In this CD, performed by Joan Martín-Royo and Rubén Fernández Aguirre, we can appreciate the enormous quality of Pedrell’s compositions, marked by enormous contrast, the voice and piano accompaniment are superbly treated, and some songs exhibit exotic influences (Arab), at times mysterious and at others romantic. Undoubtedly, a work worthy of being among the most important lyrical repertoire.

Editorial: Dead Moon Epilogue es el complemento ideal al primer libro. Son 96 nuevas páginas y más de 100 ilustraciones a color y blanco y negro, en las que se profundiza sobre el pasado de Luna y Marte, el de de sus familias y sus imponentes castillos. La leyenda de cómo se formó la ciudad de Louyang, cómo se instalaron las familias You y Chang en ella, y el papel que cumplían para con sus habitantes. Historias crudas y sangrientas ilustradas magníficamente por el genial Luis Royo.