Songs represent an important part of Joaquín Turina’s (Seville 1882 – Madrid 1944) abundant and varied compositions. The importance of these works is demonstrated by the immediate and international recognition that they received while the composer was still alive. Turina’s compositions for this genre, one which was so close to his romantic nature, did not arise haphazardly, but were written consistently throughout his life.

Tenor Manuel Cid, like Turina a native of Seville, and Ricardo Requejo, a native of the Basque region of Spain (who recently received international recognition for his recording of the complete works for piano by Manuel De Falla) are the ideal interpreters for these songs.