Short bio Luis de Pablo
Full biography Luis de Pablo
Luis de Pablo (28 January 1930 – 10 October 2021) was a Spanish composer who belonged to the "Generation of '51," which refers to a group of Spanish composers who emerged after the Spanish Civil War. He was considered one of the major figures of avant-garde music in Spain. De Pablo was born in Bilbao and studied music in Madrid and Paris.
As a composer, De Pablo wrote music in many genres , including film scores such as Erice's The Spirit of the Beehive , and operas such as La seorita Cristina. He was also known for his orchestral music, chamber music, and music for solo instruments. De Pablo was essentially an autodidact, having had little formal training in composition.
De Pablo's music was characterized by his use of dissonance and complex rhythms. He also incorporated elements of traditional Spanish music into his work. De Pablo won numerous awards throughout his career, including the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 2020 Biennale Musica.
De Pablo passed away on October 10 , 2021, at the age of 91. Despite his passing, his influence on the Spanish contemporary music scene will be felt for years to come.
Compositions featuring Luis de Pablo
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riflessi (3), for organ | 13:43 min | Keyboard | 2017 |
| 2 | Amicita, accordion concerto | 25:14 min | Concerto | 2014 |
| 3 | Turris Eburnea, for guitar | 4:56 min | Chamber Music | 2013 |
| 4 | Per Fagotto | 11:41 min | Chamber Music | 2011 |
| 5 | Danzas Secretas, for harp & orchestra | 26:20 min | Orchestral | 2007 |
| 6 | Pieces (3) for 2 accordions | 11:24 min | Chamber Music | 2005 |
| 7 | Casi un espejo, for orchestra | 18:27 min | Orchestral | 2004 |
| 8 | ...Eleison, for cello octet | 18:38 min | Chamber Music | 2003 |
| 9 | Rumia, for saxophone quartet | 13:47 min | Chamber Music | 2003 |
| 10 | Razón Dormida, for chamber orchestra | 22:06 min | Orchestral | 2003 |
| 11 | Frondoso Misterio, for cello & orchestra | 29:03 min | Orchestral | 2001 |
| 12 | Solo-Kunst, 3 fugues for clarinet (after "Die Kunst der Fugue" by J.S. Bach) | 10:16 min | Chamber Music | 2000 |
| 13 | Corola, for saxophone quartet, piano & percussion | 10:05 min | Chamber Music | 1998 |
| 14 | Obertura a la francesca, for flute & saxophone | 6:16 min | Chamber Music | 1995 |
| 15 | Ritornello, for 8 cellos | 13:30 min | Chamber Music | 1993 |
| 16 | Segunda Lectura, for ensemble & piano | 25:05 min | Chamber Music | 1993 |
| 17 | Piano Trio | 20:19 min | Chamber Music | 1993 |
| 18 | Tango for clarinet & cello | 2:55 min | Chamber Music | 1991 |
| 19 | Paraiso y Tres Danzas Macabras, for ensemble & piano | 16:51 min | Chamber Music | 1991 |
| 20 | Paráfrasis e interludio, for string sextet | Chamber Music | 1990 | |
| 21 | Ornamento, for piccolo & celesta | 3:41 min | Chamber Music | 1990 |
| 22 | Violino spagnolo, for violin | 11:54 min | Chamber Music | 1988 |
| 23 | Com un epíleg, for male chorus & orchestra | 16:03 min | Choral | 1988 |
| 24 | Notturnino | 3:21 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1987 |
| 25 | Tarde de poetas: Songs (4) by Selomo Ibn Gabirol, for baritone, 2 horns, trombone & harp | Chamber Music | 1985 | |
| 26 | Tarde de poetas: Poems (2) by Juan Larrea, for soprano & orchestra | Vocal Music | 1985 | |
| 27 | Tarde de poetas: Epigrams (8) by Martial, for chorus & 12 mixed voices | Choral | 1985 | |
| 28 | Tarde de poetas, for voices & orchestra | Vocal Music | 1985 | |
| 29 | Capricho, for clarinet & cello | 2:42 min | Chamber Music | 1984 |
| 30 | Fragmentos (4) from Kiu, for flute & piano (version 2) | 20:55 min | Chamber Music | 1984 |
| 31 | Meditaciones (5) | 18:03 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1984 |
| 32 | Cuaderno, 5 pieces for piano | Keyboard | 1982 | |
| 33 | Concierto da camera | 14:40 min | Concerto | 1979 |
| 34 | Dibujos, for flute, clarinet, violin & cello | 12:02 min | Chamber Music | 1979 |
| 35 | Portrait imaginé, for 12 voices, 18 instruments and recorded tape | 54:17 min | Vocal Music | 1975 |
| 36 | Condicionado for alto flute, Version 2, Op. 13/2 | 1:59 min | Chamber Music | 1963 |
| 37 | Fábula | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1930 | |
| 38 | Libro de Imágenes for orchestra: No. 1, Jardin de Melibea | 4:08 min | Orchestral | - |
| 39 | Libro de Imágenes for orchestra: No. 2, Peripecia de Don Gil | 5:47 min | Orchestral | - |
| 40 | Fragmento, for string quartet | 15:18 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 41 | Passio, per soli, cor maschile e orchestra su poesia di Primo Levi | 38:35 min | Orchestral | - |
| 42 | Libro de Imágenes for orchestra: No. 3, El Caballero y la Muerte | 5:50 min | Orchestral | - |
| 43 | Condicionado for alto flute, Version 1, Op. 13/1 | 4:37 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 44 | Libro de Imágenes for orchestra: No. 4, Escondite | 0:58 min | Orchestral | - |
| 45 | Libro de Imágenes for orchestra: No. 5, Monólogo | 7:29 min | Orchestral | - |
| 46 | Los Novísimos, for chorus & orchestra | 35:49 min | Choral | - |
| 47 | Metáforas for piano and string quartet: No. 4, Ejercicio declamatorio en forma de recitativo | 5:58 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 48 | Metáforas for piano and string quartet: No. 3, Mecánica celeste | 3:54 min | - | |
| 49 | Metáforas for piano and string quartet: No. 2, Sirimiri | 5:38 min | - | |
| 50 | Vendaval, for orchestra | 28:55 min | Orchestral | - |
| 51 | Metáforas for piano and string quartet: No. 1, Melodias y Ecos | 6:40 min | - |
Albums featuring Luis de Pablo
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Luis de Pablo, Zahir Ensemble, Juan García Rodriguez – Anatomías(CD, Album) | 2019 | IBS Classical |
| 2 |  |
Hartmut Schulz, Maurizio Barbetti, Vaughan Williams, Holst, Schulz, de Pablo – My Soul Has Nought But Fire And Ice(CD, Album) | 2017 | Stradivarius |
| 3 |  |
Balada, Torres, Godoy, García Abril, De Pablo, Soutullo, Durán-Loriga, Casablancas, Ruiz, Adam Levin (4) – 21st Century Spanish Guitar • 2(CD, Album) | 2016 | Naxos |
| 4 |  |
Luis de Pablo - Roberto Fabbriciani – Per Flauto(CD, Album) | 2015 | Stradivarius |
| 5 |  |
Luis de Pablo - Ensemble Nuove Sincronie, Renato Rivolta – Metáforas - Libro De Imágenes, Segunda Lectura(CD, Album) | 2014 | Stradivarius |
| 6 |  |
Luis de Pablo - Grupo De Percusión Y Cuerdas De La Joven Orquesta Nacional De España, José Luis Temes – Fiesta I · Vielleicht · Fiesta II(CD, Album) | 2014 | Verso (2) |
| 7 |  |
Alfonso Gómez, Félix Ibarrondo, Luis de Pablo, Guillermo Lauzurika, Ramon Lazkano, Sofía Martínez, José María Sánchez-Verdú, Aurélio Edler-Copes – Bakarrizketak(CD, ) | 2013 | Espacio Sinkro Records |
| 8 |  |
Luis De Pablo, Georg Nigl / Roberto Balconi / Orch. Sinfonica Nazionale Della RAI / Juanjo Mena / Gianandrea Noseda – Casi Un Espejo / Passio(CD, Album) | 2010 | Anemos |
| 9 |  |
Luis de Pablo - Orquesta De La Comunidad De Madrid, Coro De La Comunidad De Madrid, Jordi Casas Bayer, José Ramón Encinar – Los Novísimos - Vendaval(CD, Album) | 2010 | Stradivarius |
| 10 |  |
Luis de Pablo - Trío Arbós, Alda Caiello – Piano Trios(CD, Album) | 2009 | Verso (2) |
| 11 |  |
A Contratiempo(DVD, ) | 2009 | Circulo De Bellas Artes |
| 12 |  |
Luis de Pablo - Euskadiko Orkestra Sinfonikoa, Frédérique Cambreling, Asier Polo, Arturo Tamayo – Luis de Pablo 1930(CD, Album) | 2008 | Claves |
| 13 |  |
Luis de Pablo, Massimiliano Damerini, Orquesta Filarmónica De Málaga, José Ramón Encinar – Conciertos Para Piano Y Orquesta (14 Ciclo de Música Contemporánea de Málaga)(CD, Album) | 2007 | Sello Autor |
| 14 |  |
Francisco Guerrero (2), Luis de Pablo, Ensemble Solistas De Sevilla – Francisco Guerrero - Luis De Pablo(CD, Album) | 2005 | Sello Autor |
| 15 |  |
Luis de Pablo, Nouvel Ensemble Moderne, Lorraine Vaillancourt – Luis De Pablo(CD, Album) | 2005 | Atma Classique |
| 16 |  |
Luis de Pablo, Orquesta De La Comunidad De Madrid, Coro De La Comunidad De Madrid, Cámara XXI, José Ramón Encinar – Portrait Imaginé - Com Un Epíleg(CD, Album) | 2005 | Stradivarius |
| 17 |  |
Luis de Pablo : Artza Anaiak, P'an Ku, Grupo Vocal de Madrid, José Luis Temes – Luis De Pablo: Zurezko Olerkia (Poema de madera)(CD, Album) | 2003 | Factoría Autor |
| 18 |  |
De Pablo - Kientzy – Une Couleur...(CD, Album) | 2000 | Nova Musica |
| 19 |  |
Luis de Pablo - Trío Arbós – Chamber Music(CD, Album) | 1999 | Col Legno |
| 20 |  |
Luis de Pablo - Luisa Castellani, Jorge Chaminé, Orquestra De Cambra Teatre Lliure, Josep Pons – Tarde De Poetas(2×CD, Album) | 1996 | Harmonia Mundi France |
| 21 |  |
Luis de Pablo - Francisco Guerrero (2) - Cristóbal Halffter - John Cage / Jean Pierre Dupuy – Cuaderno - Opus 1. Manual - Cadencia - Etudes Australes(CD, Album) | 1995 | Stradivarius |
| 22 |  |
Luis De Pablo(CD, ) | 1995 | Rtve Música |
| 23 |  |
David Del Puerto, Thierry Blondeau, Luis de Pablo – Musica Da Camera(CD, Album) | 1995 | Stradivarius |
| 24 |  |
Roman Haubenstock-Ramati, Luis De Pablo, Tona Scherchen, Bernd Alois Zimmermann – Eberhard Blum – Alea(CD, Album) | 1995 | hat ART |
| 25 |  |
Trio Matisse, Charles Ives, Luis de Pablo, Alessandro Solbiati – Piano Trios | 1994 | Ermitage |
| 26 |  |
Sextuor A Cordes De L'Atelier Instrumental D'Expression Contemporaine - Bacri, De Pablo, Correggia, Kagel – L'Europe Musicale D'Aujourd'hui(CD, ) | 1993 | REM |
| 27 |  |
Figura En El Mar • Melisma Furioso • Senderos Del Aire(CD, Album) | 1992 | Col Legno |
| 28 |  |
Elephants Ivres - A Modo De Concierto(CD, Album) | 1992 | Rtve Música |
| 29 |  |
Luis de Pablo - Ensemble 2E2M / Paul Méfano – Notturnino / Concierto De Camara / Dibujos / Cinco Meditaciones / Cuatro Fragmentos De Kiu(CD, Album) | 1991 | Adda |
| 30 |  |
Luis de Pablo | Antonin Dvorak - Víctor Pablo Pérez, Orquesta Sinfónica de Tenerife – Luis de Pablo: "Las Orillas" • Antonin Dvorak: "Symphony 8"(CD, Album) | 1991 | Col Legno |
| 31 |  |
F. Guerrero / P. Riviere / L. de Pablo / M. Seco / F. Ibarrondo, Grupo Koan, José Ramón Encinar – Música de Cámara Contemporánea(CD, Album) | 1990 | Rtve Música |
| 32 |  |
Luis de Pablo - Grupo Círculo – Tornasol / Oculto / Imaginario I / Dibujos | 1989 | Grabaciones Accidentales |
| 33 |  |
Santi Arisa - Xavier Joaquín - Josep Martínez / Luis de Pablo - Andrés Lewin-Richter – Gong Gongs(LP) | 1987 | Pegasus Records (7) |
| 34 |  |
José Luis Turina / José Manuel Berea / Luis De Pablo / Alfredo Aracil / Juan Briz / Pedro Estevan / Suso Saiz – Nueva Musica Española Para Flauta II(LP, Album) | 1987 | Circulo De Bellas Artes |
| 35 |  |
Carmelo Bernaola / Tomas Marco / Luis De Pablo / Cristobal Halffter – Concierto Inaugural Del Año Europeo De La Musica | 1985 | Linterna Música |
| 36 |  |
We (Versión Definitiva)(LP) | 1985 | Nuevos Medios |
| 37 |  |
Luis De Pablo / Agustín Bertomeu – Música Española Contemporánea Vol. 6(LP) | 1982 | RCA |
| 38 |  |
Luis de Pablo - Grupo Koan – Sonido De La Guerra / Invitacion A La Memoria | 1981 | RCA Red Seal |
| 39 |  |
Portrait Imaginé(LP) | 1980 | RCA Red Seal |
| 40 |  |
Luis de Pablo / Grupo Koan – Visto De Cerca, Para Tres Músicos Y Cinta / Chaman, Obra Electrónica | 1978 | Hispavox |
| 41 |  |
Xavier Darasse Interprète Franz Liszt / Luis de Pablo / Xavier Darasse – Les Trois Grandes Pièces Pour Orgue / Modulos V / Organum 1 | 1977 | Erato |
| 42 |  |
Luis de Pablo / Tomás Marco / Carmelo Bernaola - José María Franco Gil – Homenaje A Antonio Machado(2×LP, Album) | 1976 | RCA Red Seal |
| 43 |  |
Soledad Interrupida / Comme D'Habitude(LP) | 1973 | Clave |
| 44 |  |
Luis de Pablo / Xavier Darasse - Xavier Darasse – Modulos V, Versions 1 Et 2 / Organum I(LP) | 1971 | Erato |
| 45 |  |
Luis De Pablo – We = Nosotros. Música Electrónica Realizada En El Estudio Alea De Madrid | 1970 | Clave |
| 46 |  |
Iniciativas / Ejercicio Para Cuarteto / Modulos III / Tombeau Pour Orchestre | 1969 | Wergo |
| 47 |  |
C. Halffter / Bernaola / De Pablo / Mestres Quadreny - Conjunto de Música Contemporanea de Madrid – Panorama De Música Contemporanea Española | 1967 | RCA Victor |
| 48 |  |
Luis De Pablo - Grupo Instrumental ALEA, José María Franco Gil – Polar / Modulos I / Modulos III | 1967 | Hispavox |
Videos featuring Luis de Pablo
Anatomías: I. Agitato
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Anatomías: I. Agitato · Zahir Ensemble
Anatomías
℗ 2019 IBS Classical
Released on: 2019-05-24
Conductor: Juan García Rodríguez
Artist: Marie Teresa Pfiz
Ensemble: Zahir Ensemble
Composer: Luis de Pablo
Luis De Pablo. Polar
Polar, para 11 instrumentistas en 3 grupos. (1962).
Polar es una obra de referencia en la producción del Maestro De Pablo y de la música española. Fue la primera obra española estrenada en los históricos encuentros de Darmstadt y en aquella ocasión
Luis de Pablo - 1. Part
From "We (Nosotros) Electronic Music" (Polydor, 1970)
Portrait imaginé: A - C
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Portrait imaginé: A - C · Cámara XXI
Luis de Pablo: Portrait imaginé & Com un epíleg
℗ 2005 Stradivarius
Released on: 2005-07-10
Choir: Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid
Ensemble: Cámara XXI
Conductor: José Ramón
Luis De Pablo ~ Visto de Cerca
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Live Gongs (En Directe)
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Live Gongs (En Directe) · Santi Arisa
GongGongs - Live Paiste
℗ 1987 Picap
Released on: 1987-08-16
Composer: Santi Arisa Pujol
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Portrait imaginé: T - AE
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Portrait imaginé: T - AE · Cámara XXI
Luis de Pablo: Portrait imaginé & Com un epíleg
℗ 2005 Stradivarius
Released on: 2005-07-10
Choir: Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid
Ensemble: Cámara XXI
Conductor: José Ramón
Anatomías: II. Largo
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Anatomías: II. Largo · Zahir Ensemble
Anatomías
℗ 2019 IBS Classical
Released on: 2019-05-24
Conductor: Juan García Rodríguez
Artist: Marie Teresa Pfiz
Ensemble: Zahir Ensemble
Composer: Luis de Pablo
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Luis de Pablo - 2. Part
From "We (Nosotros) Electronic Music" (Polydor, 1970)
Nines Olímpiques (En Directe)
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Nines Olímpiques (En Directe) · Santi Arisa
GongGongs - Live Paiste
℗ 1987 Picap
Released on: 1987-08-16
Composer: Santi Arisa Pujol
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Secuencia para Percusión y Cinta (En Directe)
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Secuencia para Percusión y Cinta (En Directe) · Andres Lewin-Richter · Santi Arisa · Xavier Joaquin · Josep Martinez
GongGongs - Live Paiste
℗ 1987 Picap
Released on: 1987-08-16
Composer: Andres
Portrait imaginé: D - S
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Portrait imaginé: D - S · Cámara XXI
Luis de Pablo: Portrait imaginé & Com un epíleg
℗ 2005 Stradivarius
Released on: 2005-07-10
Choir: Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid
Ensemble: Cámara XXI
Conductor: José Ramón
Anatomías: III. In fretta
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Anatomías: III. In fretta · Zahir Ensemble
Anatomías
℗ 2019 IBS Classical
Released on: 2019-05-24
Conductor: Juan García Rodríguez
Artist: Marie Teresa Pfiz
Ensemble: Zahir Ensemble
Composer: Luis de Pab
Concierto de cámara
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Concierto de cámara · Zahir Ensemble
Anatomías
℗ 2019 IBS Classical
Released on: 2019-05-24
Conductor: Juan García Rodríguez
Artist: Julio Moguer
Ensemble: Zahir Ensemble
Composer: Luis de Pablo
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Portrait imaginé: AF - AP
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Portrait imaginé: AF - AP · Cámara XXI
Luis de Pablo: Portrait imaginé & Com un epíleg
℗ 2005 Stradivarius
Released on: 2005-07-10
Choir: Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid
Ensemble: Cámara XXI
Conductor: José Ramó
Eros
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Eros · Zahir Ensemble
Anatomías
℗ 2019 IBS Classical
Released on: 2019-05-24
Artist: Dieter Nel
Conductor: Juan García Rodríguez
Artist: Julio Moguer
Ensemble: Zahir Ensemble
Composer: Luis de Pablo
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