David Winkler's Piano Concerto was composed at the request of conductor David Handel and completed in 2006.
Composer Biography
David Winkler has composed over 200 works, including three symphonies, six operatic works, two violin concertos, and a piano concerto.
Composition History
David Winkler's Elements Concerti, a four-movement concerto for violin and string orchestra, was commissioned by the Orchestre de Chambre Français, the resident chamber orchestra of Senlis, France.
Recording & Production
This Naxos recording is the composer David Winkler's first commercial recording for Naxos.
Recording & Production
The Orquesta Sinfónica UNCuyo's performance on this Naxos recording marks their first recording for international distribution.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The four movements of David Winkler's Elements Concerti are meant to correspond to or evoke the earthly elements: Air, Earth, Water, and Fire.
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