Breezes of Spain
The Spanish Music and Dance Festival celebrates its fifth edition this April at The Horton (Epsom), in collaboration with the classical collective Alma Española and Instituto Cervantes London.
Presentation of the book Brisas de España by Antonio Hernández Moreno.
Book synopsis:
Some of the finest works of Spanish piano music were not composed in Spain, but by an Austro‑Hungarian musician: Óscar de la Cinna. In the spirit of Pablo Sarasate, who elevated Spanish folk melodies through the violin, de la Cinna brought them to life on the piano with dazzling originality and profound emotional depth.
His music transforms traditional Spanish themes into sophisticated and expressive masterpieces—pieces that deserve a place alongside the most distinguished works of the Spanish classical repertoire. And yet, until now, his extraordinary compositions have remained in the shadows. Never performed, never recorded, never celebrated.
This beautifully illustrated book changes that. For the first time, it brings together:
The first biographical notes on Óscar de la Cinna
A carefully compiled list of his known works
And most exciting of all: the world premiere of his Spanish piano music, presented in two professionally produced compact discs.