Pianistic journey to Andalusia: Manuel Font de Anta (1895-1936) was a Spanish composer, born in Sevilla (Andalusia, Spain); he studied at Joaquin Turina. Manuel Font de Antas Masterpiece is Andalucia, a cycle of nine piano pieces which are performed in three volumes were published. These are one of the great Spanish piano cycles, next to Iberia. of Albeniz and Goyescas of Granados. The nine pieces are according to the surroundings of the Andalusian cities of Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Malaga and Cadiz. They conjure the sounds, scents, lights, shadows and mystical atmosphere of Andalusia's mysterious locations and catch the essence of the Andalusian soul. one. The piano movement is elaborate, highly virtuosic, complex and creates a wonderful sonority of the piano. The Italian pianist Riccardo Schwarz has created the complete Cycle recorded as world premiere recording - an act of devotion and commitment. Schwartz, a pupil of the famous Italian academy in Imola, was among others was taught by Paul Badura-Skoda. Conductor Gustav Kuhn said about him: "A real talent with a stunning Urge to fathom the most subtle beauties".
