After moving to Hollywood, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco became a private teacher to many future celebrated film composers, including Elmer Bernstein, John Williams, Henry Mancini, and André Previn.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Fredensborg Palace Chapel, chosen for its exceptional acoustics, with personal permission from His Majesty King Frederik X.
Composer Biography
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, the composer, was forced to leave Italy in 1939 due to the fascist regime's racial laws and anti-Semitism, with help from musical friends like Arturo Toscanini and Jascha Heifetz.
Composition History
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco's 'Platero y Yo' was originally conceived as a recitation with guitar accompaniments for 28 poems from Juan Ramón Jiménez's collection.
Recording & Production
The recording utilized advanced audio technology, including the DXD audio format (Digital eXtreme Definition, 352.8 kHz/32bit) and Pyramix DAW system with Horus preamps/converters.
Interpretation
Guitarist Niklas Johansen's approach to the work was shaped by the close relationship between the music and the deep poetry of Juan Ramón Jiménez, the author of 'Platero y Yo'.
Recording & Production
The album is available in Dolby Atmos format on streaming services, using DPA 4011 microphones for this immersive audio experience.
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