Maria Isabel Siewers, the guitarist on this album, has performed in major halls worldwide, including Wigmore Hall, Konzerthaus, Carnegie Hall, and Théâtre des Champs Élysées.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Santórsola's musical legacy reflects diverse influences, including baroque counterpoint, Brazilian and Uruguayan folk music, and even the serialism of the Second Viennese School.
Compositional Technique
Santórsola's compositions for guitar are extensive and idiomatic, including three guitar concertos, chamber works, and five solo sonatas with subtitles like Hispánica, Italiana, and Brasileira.
Composer Biography
Guido Santórsola, born in Italy, grew up in Brazil and later became a Uruguayan citizen.
Performer Biography
Daniela Canale, who collaborated on the Concertino, studied under Maria Isabel Siewers at the University Mozarteum in Salzburg.
Composer Biography
Santórsola had a broad musical education, studying violin and composition, and taking masterclasses in Naples and London.
Performer Biography
Maria Isabel Siewers has commissioned and premiered numerous solo and chamber works and concertos, with many eminent composers dedicating works to her.
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