John Singer Sargent – El Jaleo and Paintings of Spain / Albéniz – Asturias (Segovia)

John Singer Sargent’s evocative watercolors and oil paintings of Spain with Asturias (Leyenda) by Isaac Albéniz. Andrés Segovia, guitar. HD video. Best viewed full screen and in 1080p. His whole life John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) would have a love affair with Spanish culture and music. He visually expressed this passion in his early masterpiece “El Jaleo”. “El Jaleo” is a haunting portrayal of flamenco dancing filled with raw energy and sensual drama. “El Jaleo” means spontaneous clapping and shouting that comes at the height of the performance. This immense painting (over 7 by 11 ½ feet) is housed in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909) – Asturias (Leyenda). Andrés Segovia, guitar.