This album represents the culmination of more than ten years of compositional work. A unique endeavor in the history of music in the Canary Islands, it comprises seven symphonic poems—almost two and a half hours of music—evoking the landscapes and natural beauty of the Canaries. The cycle borrows its name, Maghek (“the one who creates brightness”), from the sun-goddess of the Guanches, the aboriginal inhabitants of the Canary Islands. Each piece is inspired by a specific locale on a different island; some resurrect forgotten stories. Naturalistic tonal painting (the sea, the wind, the rugged scenery) is a constant feature throughout the cycle. The album will be released by Signum Classics, a leading Independent classical record label.
I wish to thank the BBVA Foundation, the Gobierno de Canarias, and the Cabildos of Tenerife and Gran Canaria for their generous support, without which this project could not have been made possible.
