As were countless others, nineteenth-century Spanish composers were captivated by Chopin’s enchanting style. This program proposes a musical journey of intertwined souls and stories. We will traverse Spain’s vibrant landscapes through melancholic memoirs and luminous melodies written by Ocón, Aldalid, Viardot, and Pedrell, and embrace Chopin’s poetic voice through four of his most representative works. The program features two original pianos from the collection at the Cornell Center for Historical Keyboards: the 1823 Graf and the 1843 Pleyel.