Short bio Ricard Lamote de Grignon
Full biography Ricard Lamote de Grignon
Ricard Lamote de Grignon was a renowned composer and musician from Spain. He was born on February 18, 1899, in Barcelona, and his family had a long-standing tradition of musicianship. From an early age, he showed a keen interest in music and demonstrated his talent as a pianist and composer.
Lamote de Grignon was influenced by the musical traditions of Catalonia, and his compositions reflect this through the use of folk melodies and harmonies. He studied under the tutelage of great composers such as Enric Morera and Joaquim Serra, acquiring a solid foundation in music theory and composition.
Throughout his career, Lamote de Grignon composed music for various genres, including orchestras, chamber music, and solo works. He also wrote music for several films, collaborating with directors such as Luis Bunuel and Edgar Neville.
One of his most celebrated works is the opera "El Mozo de Mulero," which premiered in 1929, and was praised for its innovative approach to the traditional Spanish opera form. Another notable work is his "Sardanes en Sol" for cobla, a traditional music ensemble in Catalonia.
Lamote de Grignon was deeply involved in the cultural and political life of Catalonia and was a member of the intellectual circle known as the "Setmana Tràgica," which sought to promote Catalan culture and independence. He died in 1962, leaving a rich legacy of music that continues to influence and inspire musicians to this day.
Compositions featuring Ricard Lamote de Grignon
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El convent dels peixos (The Convent of the Fishes), for piano | 2:11 min | Keyboard | 1945 |
| 2 | Goya, 6 unpleasant pieces for 10 players | 4:27 min | Chamber Music | 1944 |
| 3 | Bagatelles de final de segle, for cello & piano | 2:49 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 4 | Fantasia for orchestra | 19:49 min | Orchestral | - |
| 5 | Impromptu, for cello & piano | 3:19 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Lent expressiu, for ensemble | 5:13 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | Melodia, for double bass & piano | 3:07 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | Melody for double bass & piano | 2:20 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | Nana, for ensemble | 5:45 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | Petites Pastorals (4), for ensemble | 10:01 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 11 | Scherzino, for viola & piano | 3:27 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | Suite a l'antiga, for ensemble | 13:13 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Tocata, for flute | 2:03 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | Tres cants magiars, for ensemble | 6:41 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | Tres peces breus, for ensemble | 6:30 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | Tríptic, for voice & piano | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Ricard Lamote de Grignon
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
A. Torrandell, M. Bonnín, Ricard Lamote de Grignon, Ángel García Jermann, Jesús Gómez Madrigal – Música Española Para Violonchelo Y Piano(CD, Album, Compilation, Stereo) | 2018 | SEdeM |
| 2 |  |
Concerto Málaga String Orchestra, Albéniz, Chapi, Granados, Lamote de Grignon, Malats, Monasterio, Morera, Tárrega, Toldrà – Serebrier Conducts Granados(CD, Album) | 2017 | Somm Recordings |
| 3 |  |
Ricard Lamote de Grignon, Joaquín Nin-Culmell - Maria Lluïsa Cantos – En Homenatge(CD, Album) | 2015 | Solfa Recordings |
| 4 |  |
Toldrà, Lamote De Grignon, Morera, Orquestra De Cambra Gonçal Comellas – Vistes Al Mar(CD, ) | 1995 | La Mà De Guido |
| 5 |  |
Manuel Palau Boix / Ricardo Lamote de Grignon – Orquesta Sinfónica de RTVE, Manuel Galduf – "Sinfonía Nᵒ 2 En Re Mayor" / "Fantasia"(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1993 | Rtve Música |
| 6 |  |
Manuel Ausensi Con Acompañamiento De Orquesta. Director: R. Lamote De Grignon – Canciones Catalanas Del Maestro Jose Sancho Marraco(LP, 10") | 1959 | Alhambra (2) |
| 7 |  |
Manuel Ausensi · Coral St. Jordi · Gran Orquesta Sinfónica Director: R. Lamote de Grignon – Cançó D'Amor I De Guerra(7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono) | 1959 | Alhambra (2) |
| 8 |  |
R. Martinez Valls, Amadeo Casanovas, Lina Richarte, Coral St. Jordi, Gran Orquesta Sinfonica Director: R. Lamote de Grignon – Cançó D'Amor I De Guerra(7", 45 RPM, EP) | 1959 | Alhambra (2) |
| 9 |  |
Manuel Ausensi, Mozart, Cimarosa, Gran Orquesta Sinfónica, R. Lamote de Grignon – Manuel Ausensi Sings Mozart And Cimarosa(LP, Stereo) | - | London Records |
| 10 |  |
Soloists of Barcelona Symphonic Orchestra, Ricard Lamote de Grignon, Pere Josep Puértolas, Alfons Reverté – Compositors catalans segle XXI, Vol. 2: Obra de cambra(CD, Album) | - | Columna Musica |
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