Rafael Riqueni - Nerja (2025) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

Rafael Riqueni has been developing original compositions for twenty years, halfway between contemporary Andalusian music, the classical repertoire of Manuel de Falla and Turina or Granados, and flamenco inspiration. He chose as his theme the story of the fortuitous discovery in 1959, in the south of Andalusia, of an exceptional group of prehistoric caves decorated by a group of young people. Like a sound tale, 'Nerja' takes us along in their footsteps with the magnetic Maria Moreno as a guide. With a strong personality and nourished by the purest tradition, the dancer is one of the revelations of recent years.

Nerja is Rafael Riqueni's new work, a descriptive fantasy based on the musical impressionism and closeness to Spanish classical music that have defined much of his career. Nerja takes the form of a tale, which tells the story of young people who discovered the caves in 1959 after a chance incident.

Writing a first chapter with Suite Sevilla in 1993, continuing with Parque de Maria Luisa in 2017, and completing this trilogy of contemporary Andalusian music with Nerja in 2022.

Rafael Riqueni, guitar
Salvador Gutiérrez, guitar
Manuel De la Luz, guitar
Gretchen Lee Talbot, cello

Tracklist:
01 Jóvenes
02 Mareva
03 Rumores
04 El Loco
05 Vagamundo
06 Bulería del Alma
07 Camino de la Curiosidad
08 Con la Luz de tus Ojos
09 Carrerilla
10 Nana
11 Domalabara
12 Paloma


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