Isaac Albéniz
- January 10, 2024
- Composer
Quick Facts
Isaac Albéniz Biography
| Name | Isaac Albéniz |
| Birthday | May 29 |
| Birth Year | 1860 |
| Place Of Birth | Spain |
| Birth Country | Spain |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Parents | Ángel Albéniz, Dolors Pascual Albéniz |
| Spouse | Rosina Jordana |
| Children(s) | Alfonso Albéniz, Laura Albéniz, Blanca Albéniz, Enriqueta Albéniz |
Isaac Albéniz is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on May 29, 1860 in Spain, Spain. Pianist who specialized in compositions derived from folk music. His best-known works include “Asturias (Leyenda),” which was used as the opening of The Doors song “Spanish Caravan.”
He wrote “Granada,” the guitar version of which was used as a love theme in 2008’s “Vicky Cristina Barcelona,” which was directed by Woody Allen.
He was great-grandfather to Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón, who became major of Madrid, and Cécilia Attias, the ex-wife of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy.
Isaac Albéniz Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Composer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Isaac Albéniz is one of the richest Composer from Spain. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Isaac Albéniz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He qualified for entrance into the Paris Conservatoire when he was just seven.
He was awarded the Grand-Croix de la Légion d’honneur, the government of France’s highest honor, just weeks before he died.
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Who is Isaac Albéniz Dating?
According to our records, Isaac Albéniz married to Rosina Jordana. As of December 1, 2023, Isaac Albéniz’s is not dating anyone.
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Isaac Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Spain. Isaac Albéniz celebrates birthday on May 29 of every year.
Why did Isaac Albeniz run away?
At age seven, after apparently taking lessons from Antoine François Marmontel, he passed the entrance examination for piano at the Conservatoire de Paris, but he was refused admission because he was believed to be too young. By the time he had reached 12, he had made many attempts to run away from home.
What was Isaac Albeniz famous for?
Albéniz’ fame rests chiefly on his piano pieces , which utilize the melodic styles, rhythms, and harmonies of Spanish folk music. The most notable work is Iberia (1905–09), a collection of 12 virtuoso piano pieces, considered by many to be a profound evocation of the spirit of Spain, particularly of Andalusia.
Did Isaac Albeniz play guitar?
So, while Albéniz never himself composed for the guitar , there seems to be clear influence of the guitar upon his compositions and he also found the guitar a suitable instrument for performing his music.
Where is Isaac Albeniz from?
Camprodon, Spain