Enrique Granados was a Spanish composer and pianist, celebrated for his piano works and operas. His music blends Romantic lyricism with Spanish folk elements, as in Goyescas, showcasing rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and national character, influencing Spanish music internationally. He died in a shipwreck in the English Channel.

Granados’s "Valses Poéticos" are a set of piano pieces combining lyrical melodies, graceful rhythms, and Romantic expressiveness. Inspired by Spanish dance and poetry, they display elegance, charm, and national character, highlighting Granados’s melodic gift and nuanced piano writing worldwide.