Les Goyescas for Piano

In the Chapelle de la Miséricorde of Saint-Tropez, pianist Mathis Cathignol presents "Les Goyescas," a piano cycle by Enrique Granados that evokes the vibrant yet troubled Spain depicted in Francisco de Goya's paintings. This musical journey brings to life the world of majos and majas through expressive pieces that range from playful flirtations and popular elegance to nocturnal songs and heartfelt passion. Each composition reveals a distinct mood, from the sparkling brightness of "Los requiebros" to the intimate whispers of "Coloquio en la reja," and from the lively rhythm of "Fandango de candil" to the suspended melody of "Quejas, o la maja y el ruiseñor." The piano transforms into guitar, voice, orchestra, and theater, showcasing Granados's rich writing—where virtuosic skill serves expressive depth, Spanish rhythms blend with refined harmonies, and melodies flow with improvisational ease. The cycle culminates in the dramatic "El amor y la muerte" and closes with the mysterious "Sérénade du spectre," a nocturnal vision where dance becomes a memory, and silence holds the enigma of Goya’s universe. This concert offers a deeply expressive experience that bridges Romanticism, Spanish folk tradition, and early Impressionism.