Guastavino was known as the 'Schubert of the Pampas' due to his masterful ability to pair voice and piano in his songs.
Recording & Production
This album has been given a 'vintage' sound quality, reminiscent of old 45 and 78 rpm vinyl recordings, to match the aesthetic of Guastavino's songs.
Performer Biography
Letizia Calandra, the Italian soprano, is considered a foremost interpreter of the Neapolitan classical repertoire and has made several recordings of Neapolitan songs.
Performer Biography
Marcos Madrigal, the Cuban pianist on this album, is the Artistic Director of Habana Clásica, an international classical music festival in Havana, Cuba.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Guastavino chose to set the words of leading Latin American poets like Rafael Alberti, Atahualpa Yupanqui, Pablo Neruda, Gabriela Mistral, and Jorge Luis Borges.
Interpretation
Pianist Marcos Madrigal highlights Guastavino's compositional 'nods and winks,' such as a 'horn call' in 'Jardín de amores' from the Rafael Alberti song cycle.
Composer Biography
Carlos Guastavino (1912-2000) was an Argentinian composer who created over 500 intimate, autobiographical works, many for voice and piano.
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