The Mondriaan Quartet, founded in 1982, specializes in 20th-century repertoire and has premiered over eighty quartets written specifically for them.
Composer Biography
José Luis Greco, the composer, grew up listening to his mother, Nila Greco, sing songs by Federico García Lorca, Kurt Weill, and Jacques Brel.
Composer's Artistic Vision
José Luis Greco's works often end by fading away into near-silence, with dynamics decreasing to pianissimo and even inaudible levels.
Recording & Production
The works 'Mudas' and 'Celosías' were recorded by the same performers who premiered them, reflecting a lasting collaboration between the composer and interpreters.
Composer Biography
José Luis Greco's grandparents immigrated to the United States, arriving at Ellis Island, which was known as the 'isle of tears' in many languages.
Composition History
The work 'Trouble' was commissioned by the Fonds voor de Scheppende Toonkunst for the 10th anniversary of the Mondriaan Quartet.
Album & Artwork
The CD cover features a detail from 'La Petenera' by José Manuel Capuletti, part of a series of sketches for the José Greco Spanish Ballet in 1950.
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