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WorldView Episode 66: Alberto Ginastera
#ClassicsaDay #WeWriteSymphonies Week 3
Last month the Classics a Day team made #BlackLivesMatter the theme. Systemic racism in classical music has limited exposure to composers of color. So for August, the team opened up the focus even further.
Ginastera Piano Concertos - a Legacy Restored
Barbara Nissman performed Ginastera's first numbered piano concerto under the direction of the composer. Her authoritative command of this elegantly crafted material is impressive, and her deep knowledge of the composition reveals lines and connections I've not heard in other recordings.
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