IDAGIO | Of Birds and Lemons - José Elizondo and David Tanner 896931000871

Featuring

Petr Vronský
Vít Micka
Robert Ian Winstin
Zuzana Rzounková
Moravská filharmonie Olomouc
Millennium Symphony Orchestra

David Tanner
José Elizondo

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Recording & Production

Conductors Wayne Toews, Sergio Buslje, and Andrew Sherwood have championed José Elizondo's orchestral music and helped shape the final versions of all his pieces included in this recording.

Composer's Artistic Vision

David Tanner's musical influences are broad, encompassing jazz, pop, ethnic, film, and theater music, as well as the works of classical masters.

Composer Biography

José Elizondo, born in Mexico in 1972, studied electrical engineering and music at MIT and Harvard University before pursuing a career in composition.

Composer's Artistic Vision

José Elizondo describes his music as straightforward, unapologetically tonal, lyrical, accessible, and fun to perform, often incorporating folk elements from his Latin American roots.

Performer Biography

David Tanner, born in England in 1950, moved to Canada in 1953 and was a freelance saxophonist and woodwind doubler, performing with diverse artists like Kenny Rogers and Ella Fitzgerald.

Composer's Artistic Vision

David Tanner believes music is for enjoyment and intends his works to be enjoyed by both audience and performers, often writing pieces for community groups.