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Juanjo Mena

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“La Msica de Espaa” Volume 2! A Collection of Monsalvatges Orchestral Works!Mena & the BBC Philharmonic: Passionate Spanish Music! Monsalvatge, the 20th-Century Prodigy! Spanish maestro Juanjo Mena was appointed Chief Conductor of the BBC Philharmonic, succeeding Gianandrea Noseda.Following the previous release featuring Falla (CHAN10735), the second installment of the La Msica de Espaa series features the orchestral works of the Catalan composer Javier Monsalvatge (19122002), who left a significant mark on Spanish music in the latter half of the 20th century!Born in Girona, Catalonia, Monsalvatge studied violin and composition at the Barcelona Conservatory and lived through the Franco regime.He was a unique figure in 20th-century Spanish music who incorporated a wide range of musical characteristics into his own style, including his interest in ballet, his fascination with the music of the West