Nuno Côrte-Real, the composer and conductor on this album, is considered one of the leading musicians in Portuguese classical music, with a career spanning over twenty years.
Performer Biography
Nadège Rochat, the cellist, plays an "Ex-Vatican" cello from 1620 by Amati, on loan from the Accademia in Florence.
Album & Artwork
The album title "Kind of Classic" is a tribute to Miles Davis's legendary 1959 album "Kind of Blue."
Compositional Technique
Nuno Côrte-Real uses a synesthetic approach, painting sections of his manuscript scores in various colors.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Nuno Côrte-Real is known for his rhythmic-melodic-harmonic patterns, which sometimes evoke John Adams's minimalist music, while maintaining the primacy of melody.
Recording & Production
This album features the world premiere recording of Nuno Côrte-Real's "Kind of Concerto" for tuba, "Luar Galego" for cello and strings, and "Elegia" for piano and orchestra.
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