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Sierra: Piano Works / Bengtson
IBS Classical

Sierra: Piano Works / Bengtson

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Details

Composer
Roberto Sierra
Artist
Matthew Bengtson
Format
CD
Discs
1
Label
IBS Classical
Released
Sep 09, 2022
Catalog #
IBS-72022
UPC
8436597700344

About

The Estudios rítmicos y sonoros (Studies in Rhythms and Sonorities) of Roberto Sierra, harken back to the grand virtuoso tradition of piano pieces by Chopin and Liszt. Without question, the Estudios continue to push the envelope of technical demands for the performer, as important Etude composers had always done in the past. They demand the utmost not only in a player’s physical technique, courage, and sheer velocity, but also in their intellectual capacity. One must internalize the cross rhythms like a jazz drummer accurately enough to reveal the idealistic conception of the notation. The mysterious landscapes of the Piezas Líricas serve as a foil to the bustling excitement of the Estudios. The resonance and clarity of the acoustic in Auditorio Manuel de Falla offers the perfect ambience for these pieces, lending them the spiritual breadth they require. The inspiration of the Alhambra seems even to lend them a special aura of timelessness and mysticism. Album for the Young offers a striking contrast to both the turbo-charged virtuosity of the Estudios and the high-art sophistication of Piezas Líricas. The Album offers directness, charm, and even naïveté. The musical material represents scenes and ideas of childhood or family life, with folk-like simplicity. Unlike the well-known models, it is derived primarily from Latin-American musical elements. Critically acclaimed as a “musician’s pianist,” Matthew Bengtson has a unique combination of musical talents ranging from extraordinary pianist, to composer, analyst, and scholar of performance practice, and thus is in demand as both soloist and collaborator. An advocate of both contemporary and rarely performed music, he commands a diverse repertoire, ranging from William Byrd to György Ligeti and numerous contemporary composers.

Tracklist 41 tracks

  1. 1 Estudio No. 1. — 03:31
    Track
    1
    Title
    Estudio No. 1. —
    Duration
    03:31
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  2. 2 Estudio No. 2. — 02:10
    Track
    2
    Title
    Estudio No. 2. —
    Duration
    02:10
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  3. 3 Estudio No. 3. — 02:54
    Track
    3
    Title
    Estudio No. 3. —
    Duration
    02:54
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  4. 4 Estudio No. 4. — 02:00
    Track
    4
    Title
    Estudio No. 4. —
    Duration
    02:00
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  5. 5 Estudio No. 5. — 02:18
    Track
    5
    Title
    Estudio No. 5. —
    Duration
    02:18
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  6. 6 Estudio No. 6. — 02:15
    Track
    6
    Title
    Estudio No. 6. —
    Duration
    02:15
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  7. 7 Estudio No. 7. — 04:02
    Track
    7
    Title
    Estudio No. 7. —
    Duration
    04:02
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  8. 8 Estudio No. 8. — 01:49
    Track
    8
    Title
    Estudio No. 8. —
    Duration
    01:49
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  9. 9 Estudio No. 9. — 03:19
    Track
    9
    Title
    Estudio No. 9. —
    Duration
    03:19
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  10. 10 Estudio No. 10. — 01:33
    Track
    10
    Title
    Estudio No. 10. —
    Duration
    01:33
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  11. 11 Estudio No. 11. — 03:18
    Track
    11
    Title
    Estudio No. 11. —
    Duration
    03:18
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  12. 12 Estudio No. 12. — 02:16
    Track
    12
    Title
    Estudio No. 12. —
    Duration
    02:16
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  13. 13 Pieza No. 1. — 02:24
    Track
    13
    Title
    Pieza No. 1. —
    Duration
    02:24
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  14. 14 Pieza No. 2. — 02:33
    Track
    14
    Title
    Pieza No. 2. —
    Duration
    02:33
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  15. 15 Pieza No. 3. — 01:13
    Track
    15
    Title
    Pieza No. 3. —
    Duration
    01:13
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  16. 16 Pieza No. 4. — 01:50
    Track
    16
    Title
    Pieza No. 4. —
    Duration
    01:50
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  17. 17 Pieza No. 5. — 01:36
    Track
    17
    Title
    Pieza No. 5. —
    Duration
    01:36
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  18. 18 Pieza No. 6. — 01:58
    Track
    18
    Title
    Pieza No. 6. —
    Duration
    01:58
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  19. 19 Pieza No. 7. — 01:13
    Track
    19
    Title
    Pieza No. 7. —
    Duration
    01:13
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  20. 20 Pieza No. 8. — 00:46
    Track
    20
    Title
    Pieza No. 8. —
    Duration
    00:46
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  21. 21 Pieza No. 9. — 01:00
    Track
    21
    Title
    Pieza No. 9. —
    Duration
    01:00
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  22. 22 Pieza No. 10. — 02:10
    Track
    22
    Title
    Pieza No. 10. —
    Duration
    02:10
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  23. 23 Pieza No. 11. — 01:28
    Track
    23
    Title
    Pieza No. 11. —
    Duration
    01:28
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  24. 24 Pieza No. 12. — 01:23
    Track
    24
    Title
    Pieza No. 12. —
    Duration
    01:23
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  25. 25 Pieza No. 13. — 01:00
    Track
    25
    Title
    Pieza No. 13. —
    Duration
    01:00
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  26. 26 Pieza No. 14. — 01:46
    Track
    26
    Title
    Pieza No. 14. —
    Duration
    01:46
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  27. 27 Folk Dance 00:34
    Track
    27
    Title
    Folk Dance
    Duration
    00:34
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  28. 28 Raindrops 00:47
    Track
    28
    Title
    Raindrops
    Duration
    00:47
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  29. 29 Starry Night 01:16
    Track
    29
    Title
    Starry Night
    Duration
    01:16
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  30. 30 Latin Dance 00:41
    Track
    30
    Title
    Latin Dance
    Duration
    00:41
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  31. 31 Song 00:40
    Track
    31
    Title
    Song
    Duration
    00:40
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  32. 32 Toccatina 01:08
    Track
    32
    Title
    Toccatina
    Duration
    01:08
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  33. 33 Thunderstorm 01:05
    Track
    33
    Title
    Thunderstorm
    Duration
    01:05
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  34. 34 Autumn 01:07
    Track
    34
    Title
    Autumn
    Duration
    01:07
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  35. 35 Etude 00:40
    Track
    35
    Title
    Etude
    Duration
    00:40
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  36. 36 Snow 01:18
    Track
    36
    Title
    Snow
    Duration
    01:18
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  37. 37 At the lake 00:54
    Track
    37
    Title
    At the lake
    Duration
    00:54
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  38. 38 Meditation 01:03
    Track
    38
    Title
    Meditation
    Duration
    01:03
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  39. 39 The dog chasing his tail 00:26
    Track
    39
    Title
    The dog chasing his tail
    Duration
    00:26
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  40. 40 Moonlight 01:14
    Track
    40
    Title
    Moonlight
    Duration
    01:14
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson
  41. 41 Postlude 00:37
    Track
    41
    Title
    Postlude
    Duration
    00:37
    Composer
    Roberto Sierra
    Performer
    Matthew Bengtson