José Antonio Escobar, one half of Dúo Sudamericano, is a renowned Chilean classical guitarist who has performed in major venues worldwide and won several international guitar competitions.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of works by Javier Contreras, performed by Dúo Sudamericano.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Contreras's music integrates elements of jazz, Latin American folk music, modern harmony, and a rigorous, expressive compositional approach.
Compositional Technique
Javier Contreras's compositions extend the tradition of the guitar duo into the 21st century, incorporating cosmopolitan influences from South American folk music to jazz and 20th-century atonality.
Composer Biography
Javier Contreras, the composer, is a Chilean guitarist whose musical language draws from the landscapes and cultural memory of southern Chile, as well as the rhythmic vitality of South American dances.
Performer Biography
Javier Contreras and José Antonio Escobar, the performers on this album, formed Dúo Sudamericano, which has premiered, toured, and recorded Contreras's works.
