The internationally renowned pianist Joaquín Achúcarro has been described as ‘the consummate artist’ and ‘the leading pianist from Spain’; he has won plaudits and prizes around the world. In 2000 he was named ‘Artist for Peace’ by UNESCO in recognition of his extraordinary artistic achievements.

This DVD presents an evocative recital of Spanish-inspired music, given by Achúcarro in Madrid, and a triumphant performance of Falla’s Nights in the Gardens of Spain with the Berliner Philharmoniker and Sir Simon Rattle, recorded in Berlin.

Included is a note by Joaquín Achúcarro written for this release.

“I have only heard this sound from Rubinstein” - Zubin Mehta

“There is something special with Achucarro. Very few musicians can extract this kind of sound from the piano” - Sir Simon Rattle

Contents:
Recorded in Berlin, at Berliner Philharmonie, September 7th 2010:
Manuel de Falla:
- Nights in the Gardens of Spain
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Recital at the Teatro Real in Madrid – ‘Falla and Friends’, recorded October 7th 2010:
Isaac Albéniz:
- Navarra

Claude Debussy:
- La Puerta del Vino

Enrique Granados:
- Quejas ó La maja y el ruiseñor

Maurice Ravel:
- Gaspard de la nuit
- Valses nobles et sentimentales:

Claude Debussy:
- La Soirée dans Grenade

Manuel de Falla:
- Hommage "Pour le tombeau de Claude Debussy", Fantasía baetica

Alexander Scriabin:
- Nocturne

Picture format: NTSC - 16:9
Sounds formats: PCM 2.0, DTS-HD Master Audio Surround
Region code: 0
Booklet notes: English, German, French
Running time: 27 mins (Berlin) + 75 mins (Madrid)
FSK: 0
Available Worldwide