José Luis Turina, the composer, trained in music at conservatories in Barcelona and Madrid, studying Piano, Violin, Harpsichord, Harmony, Counterpoint, Conducting, and Composition.
Performer Biography
Fabián Panisello, the conductor, is an Argentinean composer-conductor based in Madrid and is the academic director of the Reina Sofía Senior School of Music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
José Luis Turina aims to balance tradition and modernity in his music, believing a composer should have "one foot in the past and the other in the future."
Compositional Technique
José Luis Turina often incorporates references to past music in his works, sometimes through direct quotes or variations on traditional repertoire ideas.
Performer Biography
PluralEnsemble, founded by Fabián Panisello, specializes in 20th and 21st-century music and performs a stable annual season of concerts and tours.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Turina's musical style integrates influences from both classical traditions and avant-garde movements, avoiding strict adherence to any single aesthetic.
Composer Biography
José Luis Turina was awarded the National Music Prize by the Ministry of Education and Culture in November 1996.
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