Ian Hobson, piano
Isaac Albéniz “Iberia”

Join us for a tour of Spain when renowned pianist Ian Hobson will perform Isaac Albéniz's tour de force, Iberia

Composed between 1905 and 1908 in Nice and Paris, Iberia is comprised of 12 Impressions that are evenly divided in four books. The composition depicts Albéniz's beloved Spain with its deliberate sonorities, thoughtful dynamic extremes, and cleverly juxtaposed registers. A piece with all the hallmarks of impressionism, Iberia's coloristic effects include contrasts between light and shade, major and minor tonality, and flashes of brilliance—characteristics that lure listeners into the larger-than-life vitality and exoticism of Spain.

The Allerton Music Barn Festival is pleased to present Mr. Hobson in his first performance of Iberia.