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Federico Mompou: Catalonian composer magnifico.(Biography)
"We dedicate this article in memoriam to Pierre Huybregts (1934-2003), talented pianist who introduced me to the world of Mompou, and with whom I presented many of his songs."--Joseph Rawlins
Catalonian composer Federico Mompou (1893-1987) was one of the most introverted and enigmatic Spanish composers of the 20th century. His fame and recognition rest in the singular beauty he poured into his voice and piano compositions. Not even his excessive humbleness nor lack of interest in promoting his own works could prevent the musical world from recognizing his unique artistic talents? During his lifetime he received many prestigious honors, among which were the titles ...
- Le Jardin retrouve: The Music of Frederic Mompou.
- Magazine article from: Notes Sobaskie, James William December 1, 1993 700+ words
...little-known Catalan composer. Federico Mompou (1893--1987) was born in Barcelona...aesthetic by the term recommencement, Mompou cultivated a nostalgic return to...these resources via a survey of Mompou's most representative works forms...
- Mompou, Frederic
- Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography January 1, 2006 700+ words
Frederic Mompou The music of Catalonian-Spanish composer Frederic Mompou (1893 – 1987) is radically simple, spare...music that has fallen silent). The restraint of Mompou's music was matched by the composer's near-total...
- FREDERIC MOMPOU COMPOSER, MUSICIAN; AT 94
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe Associated Press July 1, 1987 700+ words
BARCELONA, Spain - Frederic Mompou, a musician and composer, died Tuesday...Carmen Bravo, said. He was 94. Mr. Mompou, who wrote more than 200 scores for...and Marcel Samuel-Rousseau. Mr. Mompou returned to Spain at the outbreak of...
- Mompou, Federico
- Reference information from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music MICHAEL KENNEDY and JOYCE BOURNE January 1, 1996 700+ words
Mompou, Federico ( b Barcelona, 1893; d Barcelona, 1987). Sp. (Catalan) pianist and composer. Wrote most of his works in Barcelona...
- Acoustic guitarist will transport audiences in time via free recitals.(NEWS)
- Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot February 18, 2005 700+ words
...concert pianist Carmen Bravo of Barcelona, the widow of Federico Mompou , one of the 20th century's greatest guitarists, guitar...Classical Guitar" in 2000 and, his latest, "Federico Mompou: Guitar Works," a 2002 recording. Fletcher gave his...
- CD Reviews: Jazz/World.
- Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England) December 8, 2001 700+ words
...century. HHHHH BEIRACH/HUEBNER/MRAZ Round About Federico Mompou (ACT): This trio, pianist Richie Beirach, violinist...are back doing it all again with the works of Federico Mompou. Great interaction and some fine improvising, especially...
- Fletcher to Perform at the Cathedral of St. Philip.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire February 5, 2002 700+ words
...is a celebration of Catalan composer, Federico Mompou. Other than the Suite Compostelana, composed for the guitar, Mompou's music is restricted to the piano. Fletcher's Mompou project is the first ever, classical...
- Give newer classical works, or try new spins on old favorites.(Knight Ridder...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Valdes, Lesley November 28, 2000 700+ words
...includes a poem, Joseph Brodsky's "Clouds." _"Federico Mompou, Musica Callada (Silent Music)" (UNI-ECM 445699) (one disc, $17.97): Mompou borrowed his title from St. John of the Cross, which...
