Platero y Yo

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco's "Platero y Yo," a captivating chamber music album released on November 16, 2018, under the Delos label. This 50-minute journey is a beautiful adaptation of the beloved Spanish novel "Platero y Yo" by Juan Ramón Jiménez, brought to life through Castelnuovo-Tedesco's evocative compositions.

The album features a series of 13 intricate pieces, each titled after a chapter from the novel, offering a musical narrative that mirrors the book's poetic and pastoral themes. From the gentle and tender "Platero" to the lively and festive "Carnival," and the somber and reflective "Death," Castelnuovo-Tedesco's compositions paint a vivid musical landscape that complements the novel's emotional depth and richness.

The album concludes with a poignant arrangement of "Pavane pour une infante défunte," adding a final touch of elegance and melancholy to this musical journey. Whether you're a fan of chamber music, a lover of Spanish literature, or simply someone seeking a deeply moving and immersive listening experience, "Platero y Yo" is an album that promises to captivate and inspire.