Albert Guinovart facts for kids

Albert Guinovart is a talented Spanish composer and pianist. He was born in Barcelona, Spain, in 1962.

About Albert Guinovart

Albert Guinovart studied music at the Municipal Conservatory of Barcelona. This is a famous music school in his home city. Since 2002, he has been teaching composition at ESMUC. ESMUC is the Catalonia College of Music, another important music school.

What Kind of Music Does He Write?

Albert Guinovart writes many different kinds of music. He is especially known for his musicals. Musicals are plays that tell a story through songs, acting, and dancing.

His Musicals

Some of his well-known musicals include:

• Mar i cel (which means Sea and Sky). This musical was first performed in 1988 and then again in 2004.
• Flor de Nit (1992)
• Desconcerto Grosso (1994)
• Gaudí, el musical de Barcelona (2003)
• Paradís (2005)

Other Musical Pieces

Besides musicals, Albert Guinovart has also composed other important works. These include:

• Piano Concerto No.1 called Mar i Cel. A piano concerto is a piece of music for a piano and an orchestra.
• Piano Concerto No.2 called Traces.
• A symphonic poem titled El Lament de la Terra (2008). A symphonic poem is a piece of orchestral music that tells a story or describes a scene.

See also

In Spanish: Albert Guinovart para niños