Ensemble Italiano consists of four internationally acclaimed musicians, including Mauro Tortorelli (violin) and Angela Meluso (piano) from Gran Duo Italiano, Massimo Macrì (first cello of the RAI National Orchestra), and Pierluigi Bernard (first clarinet of the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra).
Composer Biography
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, the composer, took refuge in the United States due to the racial laws passed by the Italian government.
Composition History
The Quartet for violin, clarinet, cello and piano Op.185, dedicated to the Graudan Ensemble, was lost after the ensemble disbanded and only recently rediscovered and published.
Cultural Impact
In the United States, Castelnuovo-Tedesco's skills were recognized by the film industry, and he taught future film score composers like Jerry Goldsmith, André Previn, John Williams, Elmer Bernstein, and Henry Mancini.
Recording & Production
The Quartet Op.185 by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco is receiving its first-ever recording on this album, over sixty years after its composition.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, chosen by Ensemble Italiano for its beautiful scenery and welcoming atmosphere.
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