What is capriccio espanol?

Capriccio Español is a orchestral suite composed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov in 1887. The music was heavily influenced by the composer's travels to Spain and is meant to capture the essence of Spanish folk music. The suite is composed of five distinct movements, each with unique instrumentation and character. The first movement is a lively Alborada, followed by a hauntingly beautiful Variazioni. The third movement, called Alborada, returns to the lively and festive mood of the opening, featuring a solo violin. The fourth movement, called Scena e canto gitano, features a solo clarinet and is meant to evoke a Spanish singer accompanied by a guitar. The final movement, Fandango asturiano, is a high-energy dance in triple time that brings the suite to a thrilling conclusion. Capriccio Español has remained a popular and enduring piece of orchestral music, and is frequently performed in concert halls around the world today.