Orquesta Sinfónica de Barcelona y Nacional de Cataluñya
Leonardo Balada
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Instruments
Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt, one of the cellists, plays an instrument by Matteo Goffriller, a renowned Venetian luthier, which previously belonged to the famous cellist Hugo Becker.
Composer Biography
Leonardo Balada, the composer, was born in Barcelona in 1933 and studied at the Conservatorio del Liceu before moving to New York to complete his studies at The Juilliard School.
Composition History
Two works on this album, Symphony No. 6 and the Concerto for Three Cellos, were inspired by the Spanish Civil War and the recovery of the German people after two world wars.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Leonardo Balada describes his music as 'romantic avantgardism,' combining avant-garde techniques with emotional impact, often inspired by historical events.
Compositional Technique
Leonardo Balada pioneered a blend of ethnic music with avant-garde techniques, creating a personal and influential style that began in 1968.
Recording & Production
This album features three different orchestras: the Galicia Symphony, the Barcelona Symphony, and the Berlin Radio Symphony, each conducted by a different artist.
Performer Biography
Michael Sanderling, one of the cellists on this recording, ended his career as a cello soloist in 2010 to launch a successful career as a conductor, becoming Principal Conductor of the Dresden Philharmonic.
