How did Enrique Granados create the “Goyesque” in the Goyescas? On first observation, it may be difficult to connect the artist, Francisco Goya, with the music of the Goyescas. Art history scholarship commonly focuses on the late works of Goya, marginalizing the importance of his early masterpieces. In particular, the iconic majos and majas of the tapestry cartoons are a manifestation of his idealism and nationalistic pride. A hundred years later, Enrique Granados brought these characters to life in his powerful and evocative musical portrayals, transferring majismo folklore and visual imagery into the world of sound. Experience the transformation of art into music in this multimedia lecture recital!