Gustavo Díaz-Jerez: Metaludios, Books 4 & 5

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Gustavo Díaz-Jerez

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Compositional Technique

Many of the "Metaludios" utilize electronics and extended techniques performed inside the piano, not merely as effects but as integral parts of the musical discourse.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Since starting the "Metaludios" in 2013, Gustavo Díaz-Jerez has found that the piano's sound possibilities are limited only by imagination.

Compositional Technique

The "Metaludios" incorporate various scientific disciplines, such as biology, psychoacoustics, astronomy, artificial intelligence, and pure mathematics, to generate musical raw material.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Gustavo Díaz-Jerez, the composer and pianist, uses science as the main pillar and underlying basis for the compositional process of his "Metaludios" series.

Composer Biography

Gustavo Díaz-Jerez, the composer, is also a performer, and prioritizes comfortable and ergonomic pianistic writing without sacrificing brilliance or virtuosity.

Recording & Production

This album was recorded in the Auditorium of the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, between December 21-23, 2020.

Piano Music of Trevor Hold

Ludvig Norman: "Barnens Dansar Och Lekar"/"Children's Dances and Plays" Op. 47, "Pianostycken"/"Piano Pieces" Op. 56, "Kontraster"/"Contrasts" Op. 61, "Albumblad"/"Album Leaves" Op. 64