Grau: Concertos for Soloists & String Orchestra / Varela, Anima Musicæ Chamber Orchestra

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Label
Naxos
Release Date
September 22, 2023
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      Eduardo Grau
    • PERFORMER
      Ana Maria Valderrama, Fabio Banegas, Miklos Szitha, David Fons, Jana Jarkovska, Simon Reitmeier, Ani
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      September 22, 2023
    • UPC
      747313910779
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8579107
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Classical
    Works ⌄

    1. Concierto de Yuste, Op. 88

      Composer: Eduardo Grau

      Ensemble: Anima Musicae Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Ana María Valderrama (Violin), Fabio Banegas (Piano), Miklós Szitha (Percussion)

      Conductor: Francisco Varela

    2. Concertino for Viola and Piano, Op. 124

      Composer: Eduardo Grau

      Ensemble: Anima Musicae Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: David Fons (Viola), Fabio Banegas (Piano)

      Conductor: Francisco Varela

    3. Clarinet Concerto, Op. 184

      Composer: Eduardo Grau

      Ensemble: Anima Musicae Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Simon Reitmaier (Clarinet)

      Conductor: Francisco Varela

    4. La flor de Gnido, Op. 198

      Composer: Eduardo Grau

      Ensemble: Anima Musicae Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Jana Jarkovská (Flute), Fabio Banegas (Piano)

      Conductor: Francisco Varela


This album presents a selection of concertos by the distinguished Spanish-Argentine composer; Eduardo Grau. A team of stellar soloists has been assembled to make these world premiere recordings; including pianist Fabio Banegas and violinist Ana María Valderrama.

REVIEW:

Eduardo Grau (1919–2006) wrote music of great lyricism and rhythmic vitality. His ‘Yuste’ Concerto evokes the grandeur of the eponymous Spanish monastery, while the Clarient Concerto successfully folds in folk dance rhythms from the motherland.

-- BBC Music Magazine