The vitality of Spain comes alive in Viva Espana! - a journey to the country's most beautiful sites, all set to the passionate music of Lalo, Sarasate and Saint-Saens. This volume of Naxos Musical Journey explores the stunning regions of Toledo and Cordoba, set to Edouard Lalo's famed "Symphonie Espagnole" and evocative music by Sarasate and Saint-Saens. From magnificent castles at La Mancha to the winding waters of the river Tagus; from the lush gardens of Alcazar to the astonishing wonder of the Mosque of Cordoba. Visit the El Greco museum for an intimate view of the painter's masterworks or revel in the splendor of the Viana Palace. Viva Espana! is an unforgettable trip to a land whose splendor inspired some of the world's greatest composers