The album features a Steinway D piano, serial number 604.201, tuned by Catherine Kuhlmann.
Performer Biography
Leticia Gómez-Tagle's transcription of Arturo Márquez's Danzón No. 2 for piano, corrected by the composer himself, has been very successful in concerts.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Sí! Sonatas," is a play on words: "Sí" means "yes" in Spanish, and "si" is also the musical note B, reflecting that all sonatas are in B minor.
Performer Biography
Leticia Gómez-Tagle, the Mexican pianist on this album, has made a name for herself in Europe as a mediator between European and Latin American cultures and mentalities.
Interpretation
For pianist Leticia Gómez-Tagle, Liszt's B minor Sonata reflects life with its highs and lows, and despite its drama, conveys a positive message of perseverance.
Performer Biography
Leticia Gómez-Tagle was a scholarship student in Austria after winning the 1st Prize of the National Competition Sala Chopin in Mexico.
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