Alborada celebrates the dawn of the Spanish classical guitar — the pivotal moment when the instrument secured its place on the international concert stage and emerged as a true voice of classical music. In this album, Fabio Zanon explores landmark works composed between 1921 and 1935, a decisive period in the formation of the modern guitar repertoire.
Driven by the visionary influence of Andrés Segovia, these compositions mark the birth of a new sonic world, where folk tradition, refined harmony, and Spanish identity converge. Works by Moreno Torroba, Joaquín Turina, and Vicente Arregui represent a repertoire that shaped generations of performers and continues to resonate with audiences today.
From iconic pieces such as Turina’s Sonatina and Fandanguillo to the Castilian elegance of Torroba’s Piezas Características, Alborada travels through soundscapes ranging from intimate lyricism to vibrant rhythmic energy, revealing the guitar’s remarkable expressive range. Bonus tracks featuring rare and seldom-recorded works further enhance the album’s historical and artistic significance.
With stylistic authority, musical depth, and exceptional interpretive insight, Fabio Zanon delivers a recording that balances scholarly awareness with compelling artistry. Alborada is an essential album for collectors, guitarists, and lovers of Spanish music — an invitation to experience the moment when the classical guitar truly came of age.
Tracklist
FEDERICO MORENO TORROBA, Sonatina
01 Allegretto 3´53”
02 Andante 4´46”
03 Allegro 4´18”
FEDERICO MORENO TORROBA, Piezas Características
04 Preambulo 1´54”
05 Oliveras 2´56”
06 Melodia 4´17”
07 Los Mayos 1´49”
08 Albada 1´53”
09 Panorama 4´02”
FEDERICO MORENO TORROBA, Nocturno 4´38”
VICENTE ARREGUI, Tres Piezas Liricas
11 Confidencia 6´06”
12 Intermedio 4´17”
13 Campesina 4´16”
JOAQUIN TURINA
14 Fandanguillo, op. 36 4´42”
15 Sevillana, op.29 7´03”
JOAQUIN TURINA, Homenaje a Tarrega, op.69
16 Garrotin 2´18”
17 Soleares 2´14”
FEDERICO MORENO TORROBA, Suite Castellana
18 Fandanguillo 1´39”
19 Arada 4´15”
20 Danza 3´08”
Total time: 1h13min
Product Content (CD físico)
An original CD in Digipack format
Digital booklet
Brasil
Estados Unidos
