Brouwer, L.: Guitar Concerto No. 5 / From Yesterday To Penny Lane / Albeniz, I.: Iberia, Book 1 (Excerpts) (Arr. L. Brouwer)
7/1/2002, 13 Tracks, 1:05:52
Featuring
Tuomas Ollila-Hannikainen
Timo Korhonen
Tampere Filharmonia
Leo Brouwer
Isaac Albéniz
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Recording & Production
The Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1930, is based in the Tampere Hall, the largest concert and congress complex in Finland.
Compositional Technique
Leo Brouwer's 'Seven Beatles Transcriptions' for guitar and strings are surprising in style, with arrangements mimicking composers like Stravinsky, Wagner, and Hindemith.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Leo Brouwer has introduced the Afro-Cuban tradition into the guitar idiom, combining it with his original style and mastery of the instrument.
Performer Biography
Timo Korhonen constructs his concert programs by juxtaposing musical styles and has performed Kurt Schwitters' phonetic dada composition 'Ursonate' since 1999.
Performer Biography
Timo Korhonen, the guitarist on this album, is known for his versatile interpretations, strength, and richness of sound, and has premiered over 30 works.
Recording & Production
The Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra has received the Cannes Classical Award twice and the Janne Prize of the Finnish National Group of IFPI.
Composer Biography
Leo Brouwer, born in Havana, Cuba in 1939, has composed nearly 300 works and is known for his roles as a percussionist, guitarist, and conductor.
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