Jesús Torres's "Fulgor" was commissioned by the INAEM (National Institute for the Performing Arts and Music) to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Musicalis Trio, who premiered it in 2018.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jesús Torres, a Spanish composer and winner of the National Music Prize in 2012, is deeply inspired by literature, particularly Spanish mysticism, and has set texts from various authors to music.
Compositional Technique
José Luis Greco's "Big Fun" incorporates diverse influences, from Western traditions to other cultures, and uses extended techniques on the violin and bass clarinet, such as col legno and key slaps.
Album & Artwork
This album, titled "Mosaicos," showcases an extended range of styles and aesthetic approaches, which is also evident in the heterogeneous designs and illustrations created by artist Ion Fernández de las Heras for each piece.
Performer Biography
The Musicalis Trio was formed in 2008 within the Spanish National Orchestra and consists of Eduardo Raimundo (clarinet and bass clarinet), Mario Pérez (violin), and Francisco Escoda (piano).
Composer's Artistic Vision
Hèctor Parra, a Catalan composer, often finds inspiration in extra-musical disciplines like relative physics and visual arts, with painting being a recurring interest in his work.
Compositional Technique
Hèctor Parra's piece "Chiffres et constellations amoureux d'une femme" uses timbral experimentation, including unexpected sounds from the piano created with an aluminium ruler, bicycle pump, and adhesive rubber.
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