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Lavapiés: Iberia is a character piece by Isaac Albéniz from the Late Romantic and Impressionist era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 10, an estimate.
- character piece
- Late Romantic and Impressionist
- dancing
- playful
- block chords
Also known as Iberia: Lavapiés; from the suite Iberia.
History
The source asks for a well-marked rhythm without pressing ahead. Short opening gestures lead to a busy layered response, so clarity of pulse should survive even when the texture gets crowded.
Sources
How to practise it
- Place the paired opening attacks clearly without pushing the following short notes.
How hard is it
Level 10, estimated
Dense chord members, unusual local meter changes and extensive tuplets require expert rhythmic and texture control.
About this piece
- Licence
- cc-zero
- Source
- musescore.com
More by Isaac Albéniz
- Rumores de la Caleta (Malagueña), Op. 71 No. 6Level 8, estimatedWith Maestro
