España, Op. 165 No. 5 (Albéniz)
Movements
Capricho catalan
Notes
“Capricho Catalán” is the fifth piece in Isaac Albéniz’s “España: 6 Hojas de Álbum,” Op. 165, composed around 1890. Originally written for piano, this expressive, short piece is frequently performed on classical guitar, featuring a lyrical, cantabile melody over a rhythmic, castanet-like accompaniment, often highlighting cante jondo-style interludes.
