Anglo Arts, the cultural program of The Anglo Mexican Foundation, commissioned Mexican composer Arturo Márquez in 2001 to write "Dibujos sobre un Puerto" for harp and tenor.
Composition History
The album features a Mexican-British musical collaboration, bringing together two modern Mexican composers, Alejandro Basulto and Arturo Márquez, and a new British chamber orchestra, the Shakespeare Sinfonia.
Composer Biography
Arturo Márquez, a Mexican composer, is widely known for his "Danzón No. 2" (1994), which is one of the most popular orchestral works globally and has been recorded multiple times.
Composition History
The work "Pequeña Serenata Ranchera" by Alejandro Basulto was composed to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Anglo Arts and is dedicated to Susan Chapman, who directs Anglo Arts.
Album & Artwork
This album, "Serenata Mexicana," celebrates the 75th anniversary of The Anglo Mexican Foundation, an organization dedicated to Anglo-Mexican cultural exchange.
Performer Biography
Morgan Szymanski, a Mexican guitarist, was the first solo guitarist selected by the Young Classical Artist Trust and the first guitarist to be awarded a Junior Fellowship at the Royal College of Music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alejandro Basulto, a Mexican composer, considers himself a storyteller whose mission is to write music that is exciting, engaging, and relevant for both concertgoers and musicians.
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