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Martín Palmeri: Magnificat

6/16/2017, 11 Tracks, 46:18

Featuring

  • Aleksandra Turalska
  • Agata Schmidt
  • Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi
  • Elżbieta Biskupska
  • Martín Palmeri
  • Kinga Litowska
  • Chór Astrolabium
  • Capella Bydgostiensis

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Compositional Technique

Martín Palmeri's Magnificat combines the sound of a choir with an orchestra typical of Buenos Aires, featuring strings, bandoneon, and piano.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

Palmeri's Magnificat draws inspiration from Argentinian tango nuevo, popularized by Astor Piazzolla, and elements of Johann Sebastian Bach's works.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album is the world premiere recording of Martín Palmeri's Magnificat.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

The recording was made during the Final Concert of the III International Copernicus Choir Festival & Competition PER MUSICAM AD ASTRA on July 1, 2015.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Martín Palmeri began composing the Magnificat in 2010, completing it in 2012, with its world premiere taking place in Milan.

Source: Booklet

Album & Artwork

The album's cover art was designed by Alicja Grążawska, an artist whose work combines drawing with pencil and ink or acrylic, often transforming simple spots into flowers.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi, the bandoneonist on this recording, is an outstanding Italian musician known for his expertise in Piazzolla's style.

Source: Booklet

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