The Norwegian Radio Orchestra is known for its remarkably diverse repertoire, playing everything from symphonic classical music to pop, rock, folk, and jazz.
Album & Artwork
This album, "New South American Discoveries," showcases brilliant South American composers born after 1950, who blend academic perspectives with the unique sounds of their native cultures.
Historical Context
Historically, Latin American music has been a rich blend of local traditions and outside cultures, especially after the Spanish conquest.
Performer Biography
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, the conductor, is a Grammy-nominated and Emmy Award-winning artist, and the founder of Caminos del Inka, a non-profit promoting music of the Americas.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Many 20th-century South American composers traveled to Europe and the United States for academic degrees, learning advanced composition techniques like electroacoustic music and microtonality.
Performer Biography
The Norwegian Radio Orchestra performs annually with internationally acclaimed artists at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert, which is broadcast to millions worldwide.
Historical Context
In the 19th century, with the founding of independent republics, Latin American musical traditions shifted from liturgical focus to nationalist currents, incorporating popular culture.
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