Joaquín Turina, born in Seville, Andalusia, is universally acknowledged as one of the most brilliant and charismatic of twentieth-century Spanish composers. His prolific output covers a wide canvas of orchestral music, chamber works, songs and instrumental compositions, including many superb piano pieces and several evocative guitar solos. This introduction to his role as a major Iberian composer charts Turina's development, from child prodigy to international fame, at the same time offering a broad representative selection of his most memorable music.
