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The Ghost's Serenade

Donald Macleod focuses on the fallout from Granados's tragic death and the composer's legacy.

When Granados and his wife were returning home to Spain after the premiere of his opera Goyescas in New York, their ship, the Sussex, was hit by a German torpedo in the English Channel. The composer's tragic death became an international incident. Donald Macleod examines the fallout, and explores Granados' legacy.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 15 Apr 2011 22:00

Music Played

  • Granados

    Prelude to Maria del Carmen

    Performer: Enrique Granados (piano roll recording)

    • Bellaphon 690-07-016.
  • Granados

    Goyescas: El amor y la muerte: Balada/ Epilogo: Serenata del espectro

    Performer: Alicia de Larrocha (piano)

    • Decca 411 958-2.
  • Granados

    Dante

    Performer: Orquesta Filarmonica de Gran Canaria/ Adrian Leaper (cond)

    • ASV CD DCA 1110.

Broadcasts

  • Fri 15 Apr 2011 12:00
  • Fri 15 Apr 2011 22:00

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