Miquel Villalba is a distinguished Catalan pianist celebrated for his dedication to Spanish piano music, particularly the works of lesser-known composers. His passion for promoting Catalan musical heritage shines through his meticulous and insightful interpretations, which have contributed significantly to the study and enjoyment of this regional repertoire.

With a discography that underscores his specialization, Villalba has been instrumental in bringing the works of Catalan composers to a broader audience. His most recent releases, such as "Francesc Civil: Música per a Piano," "Blancafort: Complete Songs, Vol. 1," and "Bach. Goldberg Variations," showcase his versatility and depth of understanding of a range of musical styles. Albums like "Montsalvatge & Mompou: Obres per a Piano" and "Miquel Roger: Obres Per a Piano," as well as multi-volume sets dedicated to the piano works of Manuel Blancafort, including "Blancafort, M.: Piano Music, Vols. 3-5," reflect Villalba's deep engagement with the music of his homeland. His interpretations of challenging works such as "Robert Gerhard - Ballets (For Two Pianos)" and "Homs: Piano Sonata No. 2 / Presences / 9 Sketches" have been praised for their technical brilliance and emotive power, solidifying his reputation as a custodian of Spanish and Catalan musical arts.

Genres

Spanish Classical Piano

Related Artists

Federico Mompou

Manuel de Falla

Joan Manuel Serrat

Xavier Montsalvatge

Isaac Albéniz

Enrique Granados

Alicia de Larrocha

Joaquín Turina

Cristóbal Halffter

Latest Release

Llibre d'hores (Música de piano de Miquel Oliu)

Miquel Villalba

Album - 16 Tracks - Released November 1, 2023