Turina: Exaltación & Recuerdos de mi rincón: Piano Book
By Joaquín Turina
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Two piano solos composed by Joaquín Turina.
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Series:
Kalmus Edition
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
28
SKU:
00-PK-0003765
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About the Composer: Joaquín Turina
Joaquín Turina (1882–1949) was a Spanish composer whose music captures the color and spirit of Andalusia with remarkable intimacy. Though he studied in Paris and absorbed impressionistic influences from Debussy and Ravel, Turina remained devoted to Spanish musical identity throughout his career, blending nationalistic elements with sophisticated harmonic language. His piano works are central to the Spanish piano repertoire and remain essential for performers seeking authentic engagement with early 20th-century Spanish composition.
Why we love this
Turina's gift for lyrical melody paired with refined pianistic writing makes these two works accessible without sacrificing musical substance. Both pieces reward careful attention to rubato, voicing, and the interplay between Spanish idiom and European modernism, offering intermediate-to-advanced pianists genuine artistic depth rather than mere technical display.
What to expect
Turina's writing evokes intimate reflective moments infused with Spanish warmth. These pieces balance romantic expression with modernist harmonic thinking, creating music that feels both deeply personal and historically informed, inviting performers into a world of subtle color and emotional nuance.
Who it's for
Intermediate-to-advanced pianists preparing concert or recital repertoire will find these works musically rewarding and technically manageable. Teachers seeking Spanish repertoire beyond the familiar Albéniz and Granados canon will value Turina's blend of lyricism and harmonic sophistication. These solos suit programs exploring early 20th-century European nationalism or pianists building depth in the Spanish tradition.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melodic lines with long-phrase breathing rather than forcing mechanical regularity; Turina's harmonic language supports generous rubato that feels inevitable rather than indulgent.
- Attend closely to bass voice clarity and independence, especially in passages where the left hand carries thematic material alongside accompaniment figures.
- Explore the full range of the instrument across both works; Turina frequently distributes texture across registers in ways that require confident pedal work and voice separation.
- Let the Spanish character emerge through rhythmic inflection and color rather than exaggeration; these pieces gain authenticity from restraint.
How to use it
Either work serves well as a solo concert piece or as part of a recital exploring early 20th-century European composition. Programming both pieces together showcases Turina's range and offers audiences a coherent journey through his lyrical and introspective voices.
Skills your students will build
- Shaping long melodic phrases with flexible tempo and rubato
- Balancing transparent voicing across the full range of the keyboard
- Interpreting nationalistic harmonic language with historical sensitivity
- Managing pedal technique for sustained color without muddying voice independence
- Reading and performing early 20th-century Spanish piano notation