Juan J. Colomer, the composer, was born in Alzira in 1966.
Composition History
Symphonic Genesis, a piece on this album, was composed in 2012 to celebrate the birth of the Dana Point Symphony Orchestra.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the Teatro Monumental de Madrid between May 15th and 18th, 2023.
Compositional Technique
In 'Escenas Pintorescas', Colomer uses rhythmic dissociation to represent Cubism's break with perspective and polytonality to simulate collage techniques, reflecting Picasso's artistic styles.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Colomer's piece 'A casual walk to Extinction' addresses the climate emergency and humanity's passivity in the face of this challenge.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Colomer's music often explores themes of new beginnings, shaping ideas and their detours, and the interplay of light and darkness.
Compositional Technique
In Symphonic Genesis, the horn introduces the 'germ' or genetic material from which the rest of the work develops, similar to DNA strands intertwining.
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