Cellist Adolfo Gutiérrez was invited by Bernard Greenhouse, a renowned cellist and teacher, to study privately with him in Boston, after completing his studies with other notable teachers.
Composer Biography
Sergei Rachmaninov, considered untimely in the 20th century, composed most of his best-known works during his youth in pre-revolutionary Russia.
Composition History
Rachmaninov's Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19, was written for and dedicated to cellist Anatol Brandukov, who premiered it in Moscow in 1901 with the composer at the piano.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Astor Piazzolla, a singular musician, stated that his two musical passions and formative elements were Bach and the tango, reflecting his fusion of classical and popular genres.
Composition History
Astor Piazzolla's Le Grand Tango was originally written for cello and piano at the request of the renowned cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, though Rostropovich did not premiere it until 1990.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The three composers on this album—Barber, Rachmaninov, and Piazzolla—are unified by romantic thought, each representing a different aspect of romanticism in the 20th century.
Performer Biography
Pianist Luis Fernando Pérez, born in Madrid in 1977, made his debut at Carnegie Hall in New York and has performed in major venues across Europe, Japan, and the United States.
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