Granados, Enrique 1867 - 1916
Author: Wada, Mayuko
Last updated：November 1, 2007
Author: Wada, Mayuko
Born in Catalonia, Spain, in 1867. He studied piano with Pujol and composition with Pedrell. From 1887 to 1889, he studied in Paris, and after returning to Spain, he also gained recognition as an excellent pianist.
Granados, alongside Albéniz, is renowned as a national composer of Spain. Compared to Albéniz's music, which is strongly characterized by its nationalistic color, Granados's music, in addition to its national character, possesses a strong romantic quality. In its sweetness and delicacy, it shares commonalities with Schumann and Chopin. On the other hand, influences from Debussy, such as impressionistic tendencies, can also be observed.
Within Spain, Granados primarily focused on folk songs from the northern regions, and his refined compositional style is a distinctive feature. He was also called "the Spanish Grieg."
In 1916, he became a victim of World War I and went missing in the English Channel.
Works(42)
Piano Solo (8)
pieces (14)
etude (1)
character pieces (3)
Piano Ensemble (2)
Chamber Music (2)
Various works (2)