This album, "Arrivals and Departures: Music of the Americas," features music from composers across the American continents, including Canada, the United States, Mexico, Uruguay, Argentina, and Cuba.
Performer Biography
The Lyrique Quintette, formed in 1990, has performed throughout the United States and abroad, including tours to Thailand, Germany, and Canada.
Composition History
Robert K. Mueller's "Veni Variationes" was commissioned and premiered by the Lyrique Quintette at the University of Arkansas in 2017.
Compositional Technique
Robert K. Mueller's "Veni Variationes" uses the fourth-century plainchant 'Veni Redemptor Gentium,' attributed to St. Ambrose, as its melodic basis.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Miguel del Aguila, a three-time Grammy-nominated American composer born in Uruguay, was inspired by Andean folk ensembles for his Wind Quintet No. 3, where wind instruments share melodies as if played by one performer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Adriana Verdié describes her work "Tangoescente" as an attempt to capture the essence of Tango for the concert hall, as a tribute to Piazzolla's lyricism.
Composer Biography
Paquito D'Rivera, born in Havana, Cuba, is a Grammy-winning instrumentalist and composer known for his eclectic style, reflecting his widespread interests.
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