Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 18 - Montero: Ex Patria, Op. 1 & Improvisations
6/2/2015, 7 Tracks, 1:04:08
Featuring
Carlos Miguel Prieto
Gabriela Montero
The Orchestra of the Americas
Sergei Rachmaninoff
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Historical Context
Many composers, including Rachmaninov, fled their home countries due to political or religious tides, or totalitarian regimes, often expressing their feelings through music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Gabriela Montero's composition 'Ex Patria' is a polemical tone poem dedicated to the victims of homicide in Venezuela, reflecting her emotional response to the country's civic collapse.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live at the Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica in July 2013.
Performer Biography
Sergei Rachmaninov, whose Piano Concerto No. 2 is featured, was voted the greatest pianist in the era of recorded sound in a 2010 poll of 100 leading concert pianists.
Performer Biography
Gabriela Montero, the pianist on this album, has been playing, composing, and improvising since infancy.
Composition History
Gabriela Montero premiered her composition 'Ex Patria' on October 20th, 2011, in Nuremberg with Maestro Patrick Lange and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Gabriela Montero states that her musical statement in 'Ex Patria' is not political, but rather 'her nation's story' and 'her regret'.
