Few Spanish symphonies, if any, have found their place within the standard repertoire, a strange phenomenon, considering the richness and depth of the existing repertoire in this field. On this program we share the music of Tomás Bretón, a composer known for his zarzuela theatrical productions as well as being a master symphonist.
Tomás Bretón: Spanish Symphonist
(Photo by Rob Simmons)
Playlist
Prelude from the opera, La Dolores, by Tomás Bretón
Madrid Community Orchestra; Miguel Roa, conductor
Symphony No. 2 in E Flat Major, by Tomás Bretón
Castilla y Leon Symphony Orchestra; Jose Luis Temes, conductor