Spanish traditional music is a product of different foreign cultures, often combining elements of music, art and dance. In the piano works of composer Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909), harmony, rhythms and forms taken directly from traditional Spanish music pervade in his works, bringing new piano sounds to the classical piano repertoire.

España, Op. 165 is a suite for piano comprised of 6 pieces. Prélude, Tango, Malagueña, Serenata, Capricho Caltalán and Zortzico.

This dissertation contains 5 chapters. 1. Preface 2. Biography 3. Albeniz Musical Style 4. España, Op. 165 5. Conclusion.

Concert Program:

1. Joseph Haydn (1732-1809): Piano Sonata in E flat major Hob. XVI: 49

2. Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Piano Sonata in a minor, D. 784

3. Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849): Polonaise in d minor, Op. 71, No. 1

4. Claude Debussy (1862-1918): Rêverie, L. 68

5. Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909): España, Op. 165