Gabriela Ortiz: Revolución diamantina

Featuring

María Dueñas
Gustavo Dudamel
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Los Angeles Master Chorale
Gabriela Ortiz

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Gabriela Ortiz's works on this album draw inspiration from Mexico's rich musical and artistic traditions, incorporating traditional rhythmic patterns and folklore.

Performer Biography

Gustavo Dudamel, Music & Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, believes music has the power to transform lives and has introduced classical music to new audiences globally.

Composition History

Kauyumari, an ode to the sacred blue deer of Mexico's Huichol people, was commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic to reflect on the return to the stage after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Composition History

The violin concerto Altar de Cuerda was specifically dedicated to Spanish violinist María Dueñas, who premiered the work with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil in May 2022.

Recording & Production

This is the first album recorded by Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic solely dedicated to the music of Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz.

Composition History

All three works featured on this album — Altar de Cuerda, Kauyumari, and Revolución Diamantina — were commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Composer Biography

Gabriela Ortiz's parents were musicians in Los Folkloristas, a famous folk music ensemble founded in 1966 to preserve and record traditional music of Mexico and Latin America.