Gnattali: 4 Concertinos for Guitar and Orchestra

Featuring

Marcello Bufalini
Marco Salcito
L’Orchestra Sinfonica Abruzzese
Radamés Gnattali

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Compositional Technique

Radamés Gnattali's concertos for guitar and orchestra do not require amplification for the solo instrument, as he deliberately brings out the differences between the guitar and orchestra through dialogue and contrast.

Performer Biography

Marco Salcito, the guitarist on this album, has performed widely in Asia, Europe, and America, and won international competitions including the 'F. Sor' prize in Rome.

Compositional Technique

A salient feature of Radamés Gnattali's music is his use of unorthodox instruments in the classical repertoire, which gave his music freshness and originality.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Radamés Gnattali, a Brazilian composer, preferred to use the term 'concert' music instead of 'high-brow' to emphasize the practical application of his creative work.

Composer Biography

Radamés Gnattali, the composer, was the son of Italian immigrants and received a gold medal for his piano studies at the Conservatório de Música in Porto Alegre.

Cultural Impact

In Brazil, Radamés Gnattali is often mentioned alongside Heitor Villa-Lobos due to his popularity and importance, with annual television and radio tributes to his works.

Recording & Production

This recording was made possible by the composer's widow, Mrs. Nelly Gnattali, who allowed Marco Salcito to work on the original orchestral manuscripts.