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This dissertation examines Alicia de Larrocha’s compositional legacy and her role in extending the influence of Enrique Granados. It explores how de Larrocha’s works evolved from Granados’s pedagogical methods and creative ideals, solidifying her position as a key figure in the Spanish piano tradition. The study also highlights Marta Zabaleta, de Larrocha’s student and successor as director of the Granados-Marshall Academy, who continues this legacy through her teaching and recordings.The dissertation begins by situating Granados within the context of Spanish piano pedagogy. His collaboration with Frank Marshall and the founding of the Granados-Marshall Academy laid the foundation for a distinct Spanish piano tradition. Granados’s teaching emphasized expressive performance, technical precision, and emotional depth, principles that shaped de Larrocha’s development and later compositions. De Larrocha’s compositions, Pecados de juventud, are analyzed observing their stylistic evolution from her early romantic influences. While her works are often overshadowed by her concert career, they reveal her deep understanding of Spanish and European musical traditions. This analysis also categorizes her works chronologically and by difficulty, illuminating how de Larrocha’s style grew from Granados’s pedagogical methods. The dissertation also underscores de Larrocha’s influence on Zabaleta, who succeeded her as the Academy’s director. Zabaleta’s recordings and teaching methods perpetuate the pedagogical traditions of Granados and de Larrocha, ensuring continuity of this rich legacy. Her perspectives on de Larrocha’s work enrich the study, highlighting an ongoing evolution in the Granados-Marshall tradition. In conclusion, this dissertation underscores the lasting impact of Granados and de Larrocha on Spanish piano music and pedagogy. It highlights how de Larrocha’s compositions and her mentorship of Zabaleta contribute to the continued growth of this musical heritage, offering valuable insights for educators and performers dedicated to preserving and extending the Granados legacy.

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