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Conciertos Románticos / Osorio, Prieto, Minería Symphony
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Conciertos Románticos / Osorio, Prieto, Minería Symphony

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Composer
Ricardo Castro, Manuel Maria Ponce
Artist
Jorge Federico Osorio, Orquesta Sinfonica De Mineria, Carlos Miguel Prieto
Format
CD
Label
Cedille
Released
Jun 09, 2023
Catalog #
CDR 221
UPC
735131922128

About

Celebrated Mexican-born pianist Jorge Federico Osorio, “one of the most elegant and accomplished pianists on the planet” (Los Angeles Times) performs Romantic-era concertos and solo pieces by Mexican composers Ricardo Castro and Manuel María Ponce. A recipient of the prestigious Medalla Bellas Artes, the highest honor granted by Mexico’s National Institute of Fine Arts, Osorio is joined for the concertos by Mexican conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto, Musical America’s 2019 Conductor of the Year, and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería.

The works on this recording exemplify the highest point of the romantic musical language in vogue in Mexico at the end of the 19th century, which later initiated the musical Nationalist movement brought on by the Mexican Revolution. Both Castro and Ponce made significant contributions to the development of classical music in Mexico, and their music reflects a synthesis of Mexican and European traditions, with influences from Chopin, Liszt, and Debussy. Castro’s Piano Concerto in A minor exemplifies true romanticism with lavish and spectacular orchestral lines. Serving as companion pieces to the concerto, Osorio performs three of Castro’s charming and expressive solo works: Berceuse, Canto de amor, and Plainte. Ponce’s Piano Concerto No. 1 "Romantico" simultaneously exhibits themes of great brilliance for the soloist, lyricism, introspection, virtuosity and beauty. Osorio also performs four of Ponce’s short solo piano pieces including one of his most popular works, Gavota, which captures the romantic nostalgia of Mexican society before the Revolution.

REVIEW:

The recording is fine, and the piano is well balanced against the orchestra, who play with unanimity and commitment. Pianist Jorge Federico Osorio gives a performance of sustained virtuosity that certainly makes the case for both concertos.

-- MusicWeb International

Tracklist 13 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro moderato 07:58
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    07:58
    Composer
    Ricardo Castro
    Performer
    Jorge Federico Osorio
    Ensemble
    Mineria Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Carlos Miguel Prieto
  2. 2 II. Andante - Allegro appassionata - Poco più mosso mazurka 08:34
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Andante - Allegro appassionata - Poco più mosso mazurka
    Duration
    08:34
    Composer
    Ricardo Castro
    Performer
    Jorge Federico Osorio
    Ensemble
    Mineria Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Carlos Miguel Prieto
  3. 3 III. Polonaise: Allegro moderato 07:27
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Polonaise: Allegro moderato
    Duration
    07:27
    Composer
    Ricardo Castro
    Performer
    Jorge Federico Osorio
    Ensemble
    Mineria Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Carlos Miguel Prieto
  4. 4 Berceuse, Op. 36, No. 1 03:45
    Track
    4
    Title
    Berceuse, Op. 36, No. 1
    Duration
    03:45
    Composer
    Ricardo Castro
    Performer
    Jorge Federico Osorio
  5. 5 Canto de amor 06:30
    Track
    5
    Title
    Canto de amor
    Duration
    06:30
    Composer
    Ricardo Castro
    Performer
    Jorge Federico Osorio
  6. 6 Plainte, Op. 38, No. 2 03:10
    Track
    6
    Title
    Plainte, Op. 38, No. 2
    Duration
    03:10
    Composer
    Ricardo Castro
    Performer
    Jorge Federico Osorio
  7. 7 I. Allegro appassionato 06:45
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Allegro appassionato
    Duration
    06:45
    Composer
    Manuel María Ponce
    Performer
    Jorge Federico Osorio
    Ensemble
    Mineria Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Carlos Miguel Prieto
  8. 8 II. Andantino amoroso 11:14
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Andantino amoroso
    Duration
    11:14
    Composer
    Manuel María Ponce
    Performer
    Jorge Federico Osorio
    Ensemble
    Mineria Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Carlos Miguel Prieto
  9. 9 III. Finale: Allegro 04:52
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Finale: Allegro
    Duration
    04:52
    Composer
    Manuel María Ponce
    Performer
    Jorge Federico Osorio
    Ensemble
    Mineria Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Carlos Miguel Prieto
  10. 10 Arrulladora mexicana, "La Rancherita" 03:39
    Track
    10
    Title
    Arrulladora mexicana, "La Rancherita"
    Duration
    03:39
    Composer
    Manuel María Ponce
    Performer
    Jorge Federico Osorio
  11. 11 Gavota (version for piano) 04:14
    Track
    11
    Title
    Gavota (version for piano)
    Duration
    04:14
    Composer
    Manuel María Ponce
    Performer
    Jorge Federico Osorio
  12. 12 Romanza de amor 03:34
    Track
    12
    Title
    Romanza de amor
    Duration
    03:34
    Composer
    Manuel María Ponce
    Performer
    Jorge Federico Osorio
  13. 13 Intermezzo No. 1 02:36
    Track
    13
    Title
    Intermezzo No. 1
    Duration
    02:36
    Composer
    Manuel María Ponce
    Performer
    Jorge Federico Osorio