Alfonso Romero Asenjo's music is described as 'trans-avant-garde,' acknowledging and valuing the avant-garde but staying within its own language limits.
Composition History
The Concerto for Two Violins and String Orchestra by Alfonso Romero Asenjo is partly a tribute to J.S. Bach's Concerto for Two Violins.
Instruments
Joaquín Torre, the violinist, leader, and conductor, performs with a violin made by P.A. Testore (Milan, 1736) and a bow made by J.P.M. Persoit (Paris, 1830).
Composer Biography
Alfonso Romero Asenjo, the composer, initially studied economics and worked as an economist before dedicating himself fully to music.
Performer Biography
Sergey Teslya, one of the violinists, was a member of the 'Moscow Virtuosi' chamber orchestra, touring extensively and performing in prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall.
Compositional Technique
The Concerto for Two Violins by Alfonso Romero Asenjo blends Baroque concerto elements like fugato and continuous bass with modern harmony and dissonances for a mysterious modernity.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composer, Alfonso Romero Asenjo, has a strong passion for cinema and its musical element, which is reflected throughout his works.
