Montanas del Fuego

The island of Lanzarote is the most northeastern of the Spanish Canary Islands. The black volcanic mountains are characteristic for the island. Due to its location close to Africa and the Sahara desert, it is particularly dry. Volcanism is reflected in the high soil temperatures in the "Fire Mountains". The last major volcanic eruption took place in 1824. Today Lanzarote is mainly known as a holiday island. The bizarre volcanic landscape inspired Markus Götz during a stay on Lanzarote for his new composition "Montañas del Fuego". Rich in contrast in melody, rhythm and timbre, he draws a musical picture of this fascinating landscape with its impressive "fire mountains".