Walter Ross's extensive performance background and training under composers who stressed bright orchestration and rhythmic excitement are evident in his over 150 works.
Composer Biography
Walter Ross studied composition privately under the famous Argentine composer Alberto Ginastera through an Organization of American States fellowship.
Composer Biography
Walter Ross, whose works have been performed in over 40 countries, became a professional orchestral French horn player by the age of 17.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Walter Ross prefers the concerto form because it offers varied possibilities for artistic expression by contrasting the solo instrument against the orchestra.
Recording & Production
The tracks on this album were recorded in three different locations: St. Petersburg, Russia; Slovak Radio and Television Studios; and the Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall in Poland.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Walter Ross's composition professors advised him to always write for a specific group or soloist to provide limits and guidelines for his writing.
