Castellanos: Santa Cruz de Pacairigua - El río de las siete estrellas - Suite Avileña
10/5/2011, 7 Tracks, 56:20
Featuring
Jan Wagner
Venezuela Symphony Orchestra
Evencio Castellanos
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Composer's Artistic Vision
Castellanos's compositional style can be divided into nationalistic works, influenced by Vicente Emilio Sojo, and sacred compositions, influenced by his religious devotion.
Historical Context
The Orquesta Sinfónica de Venezuela and the Orfeón Lamas mixed choir were created around 1930, providing a platform for a new generation of Venezuelan composers.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Salón Italia of the Centro Italiano-Venezolano in Caracas, Venezuela, in July 2010.
Composer Biography
Evencio Castellanos, a significant Venezuelan nationalistic composer, received his first musical instruction in organ from his father and piano from Rafael González Guía.
Historical Context
Vicente Emilio Sojo, a key figure in Venezuelan music, established a nationalistic school of composition to preserve popular music from colonial Venezuela.
Performer Biography
The Orquesta Sinfónica de Venezuela, founded in 1930, has collaborated with renowned conductors and soloists such as Igor Stravinsky, Martha Argerich, and Yo-Yo Ma.
Composer Biography
Castellanos became the organist of the Cathedral of Caracas, a position his father held for many years.
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