Flow: Nuevos conciertos para flauta y orquesta (Live)

Featuring

Iván del Prado
Alejandro Escuer
Juan Carlos Lomónaco
José Areán
Fernando Domínguez
José Luis Castillo

Orquesta Filarmónica de la Ciudad de México
Orquesta Sinfónica de México
Orquesta Sinfónica de la Universidad de Guanajuato
David Dzubay
Joseph Schwantner
Hebert Vázquez
Michael Matthews

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Performer Biography

Alejandro Escuer, the flutist on this album, is considered one of the most proficient and active solo flute players in Mexico and the American continent.

Recording & Production

This album features world premieres of four works written for Alejandro Escuer by composers David Dzubay, Joseph Schwantner, Hebert Vázquez, and Michael Matthews.

Compositional Technique

In David Dzubay's 'FLOW', some key melodic shapes are derived from the letters in flutist Alejandro Escuer's name.

Recording & Production

The recordings on this album are live premiere versions, unedited, designed to capture the emotion of the first performance.

Performer Biography

Alejandro Escuer is also known as a prolific and innovative multi and transdisciplinary artist, leading projects like Onix Ensamble and Lumínico.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Alejandro Escuer's project "Flauta y orquesta XXI" aims to expand the repertoire for flute and orchestra in the American continent with new, high-quality works.

Composition History

Michael Matthews' Concerto for Flute and Orchestra was commissioned by the San Luis Potosi Symphony Orchestra for flutist Alejandro Escuer, with funds from the Manitoba Arts Council.