The magazine 'MUSICA', a leading international music discography publication, dedicated an exclusive interview and cover to Alessandro Vena in June 2012.
Performer Biography
Alessandro Vena records exclusively with the Sheva record label and has recorded works by Chopin, Bach, Bach-Busoni, Scarlatti, Mozart, Franck, Debussy, Liszt, and Schumann.
Cultural Impact
Nino Rota is widely known for his film scores, including 'The Godfather', 'La Dolce Vita', 'The Leopard', and 'La Strada', which brought him international fame.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Nino Rota's music, including the fifteen preludes on this CD, is characterized by a clear elegance and a classical language with a personal and original imprint.
Performer Biography
Alessandro Vena, the pianist on this album, has performed as a soloist in major cities worldwide, including Rome, Lugano, Berlin, Montevideo, Buenos Aires, and Los Angeles.
Composer Biography
Nino Rota, the composer of the pieces on this album, was a child prodigy who conducted his oratorio 'L'infanzia di Giovanni Battista' at age 11.
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