Torre Bermeja
Serenata
by Isaac Albeniz
Concert Band - Sheet Music

Concert Band - Grade 5

SKU: ML.011758070

Serenata. Composed by Isaac Albeniz. Arranged by Juan Vicente Mas Quiles. Arrangements of Classical Compositions/Countries. Classic Arrangement. Recorded on Great Transcriptions by J. V. Mas Quiles (ML.311052720). Full set. Duration 4 minutes, 20 seconds. Molenaar Edition #011758070. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.011758070).

Although he was born in Catalonia, Albeniz was strongly attracted by the music of Southern Spain, Andalusia and especially Granada. He told his friends this was due to the fact he had 'Moorish blood' in his veins. 'Torre Bermeja' (the vermilion tower) is the last of a set of twelve characteristic pieces and is a passionate and fiery representation of an old Moorish prison tower located in the city of Granada. It was made famous by some guitar arrangements, such as those by Antonio Lozano and Andres Segovia. It is a typical serenade with an 'Andalusian touch' which boasts a splendid tune floating between guitar accompaniment elements.