Conductor Gabriel Castagna has dedicated three decades to researching Argentinean and other Latin-American symphonic music, receiving acclaim for his performances and premiere recordings.
Cultural Impact
Dance has been a fundamental cultural aspect of Latin-American life from ancient times to the present, with its magic impetus, pulse, and vibration inhabiting this music.
Composer Biography
Many composers on this album, from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, studied at prestigious conservatories in Europe, such as in Paris and Milan, influencing their early careers.
Composer's Artistic Vision
A common thread among many Latin-American works in the academic tradition, including those on this album, is their close relationship to the spirit of dance.
Historical Context
The music on this album provides an overview of diverse compositional styles with national characteristics from four South American countries in the early to mid-twentieth century.
Performer Biography
Nora Chastain, the violinist on this recording, is the granddaughter of composer Roy Harris and was described by Sir Yehudi Menuhin as 'one of the most elegant and refined violinists I know'.
Recording & Production
This album features premiere recordings of several Latin-American orchestral works, highlighting pieces that have suffered neglect for a long time.
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