The rhythms in Marvin Sandi's Ritmos panteísticos were named 'pantheistic' by Alberto Villalpando, a collaborator, to reflect a primal connection between the dances and nature.
Composer Biography
Marvin Sandi, a Bolivian composer, traveled through the Bolivian Altiplano to collect and notate ancient rhythms, which he then used as the basis for his compositions.
Performer Biography
José Navarro-Silberstein, the pianist on this recording, was mentored by Paul Badura-Skoda, from whom he developed a particular interest in period instruments.
Compositional Technique
Alberto Ginastera's Suite de Danzas Criollas incorporates elements from European contemporaries like Bartók and Stravinsky, particularly in harmony, rhythm, and meter changes.
Composition History
Robert Schumann's Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, though dedicated to Walther von Goethe, is an homage to his future wife, Clara Wieck, and begins with a musical reference to her Mazurka.
Album & Artwork
This album combines Robert Schumann's Davidsbündlertänze with 20th-century South American piano works, creating a blend of contrasts despite different eras and traditions.
Composer Biography
Heitor Villa-Lobos, a Brazilian composer, made several excursions across Brazil to immerse himself in the country's folk music, which later influenced his work.
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