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#ClassicsaDay #HispanicHeritage Week 4
This month, I'm sharing music by Hispanic composers further south. Here are my posts for the fourth and final week of #HispanicHeritage.
Chorinho Celebrates the Music of Brazil
An imaginative program of music that for me both enlightened and entertained.
Mengyiuyi Chen Performs Mel Bonis with Subtlety
Pianist Mengyiuyi Chen performs admirably. Bonis requires a certain degree of subtlety, and Chen has it. Phrasing is often nuanced rather than fully articulated. Her use of the pedal is strategic and effective.
Lorenzo Perosi Piano Quintets -- Masterful Chamber Works
The Roma Tre Orchestra Ensemble with Matteo Bevilacqua takes the right approach to this music. Perosi didn't write operas, but his aesthetic centered on the human voice. His music wants -- and needs to -- sing.
#ClassicsaDay #HispanicHeritage Week 3
This month, I'm sharing music by Hispanic composers further south. Here are my posts for the third week of #HispanicHeritage.
Sunday Opera Matinee – “Alessandro" September 24th
Myron Silberstein Masters Creston's Rhythmicons
If you only know Creston through his greatest hits, give this album a listen. It furthered my appreciation for this American genius. It may do the same for you.
William Smethergell Regency Overtures Still Entertain
The Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim is directed by Douglas Bostock. The ensemble has a clean, clear sound. Its lightness is ideal for this music. I'm looking forward to Volume 2.
Medtner in England Paints a Sympathetic Portrait
Careful listening reveals Medtner to be an imaginative and subtly innovative composer. I was only familiar with Medtner's piano music. This release provided me with additional insights into his style.
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