Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895-1968): "Tedesco has left a legacy of guitar works comparable to the best in quality and, to date, incomparable in quantity. Not only did he write guitar solos but also concertos, chamberworks, songs with guitar, and guitar duets. He was born in Florence, Italy, April, 1895 and died in Beverly Hills, California, April, 1968. Four centuries earlier, 1492, his Judeo-Spanish ancestors from Castilla Nueva, which origin is reflected in the family name: Castenuovo, were forced by the inquisition to leave Spain." -International Guitar Research Archives Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992): "Piazzolla is, not only the most renowned tango musician in the world but also, a composer chosen by internationally noted concert players, chamber groups, and symphonic orchestras. Possibly, he has driven tango beyond its bounds, so far –aesthetically speaking- that many tango players lacked the level either to go along with his trend or to understand it.Those who did follow him and those who came later, were faced with the heavy burden of solving how to stay away, even though partially, from his influence and to find a new path after his work." -Todo Tango Maurice Goldman (1910-1984): "Maurice Goldman is an internationally known composer and conductor. Goldman’s compositions and arrangements are largely in the areas of Yiddish and Hebraic music. However, like his mentors, Ernest Bloch and Aaron Copeland, Goldman’s music breaks the boundaries of traditional Jewish melodies, employing chordal and harmonic elements found in classical, jazz and American folk music." Dr. James E. Moore (1948-present): "Dr. James E. Moore, composer, conductor, pianist and master teacher, currently resides in Vienna, Austria, where he teaches voice and serves as conductor of the Chor der Alten Burse. With graduate degrees in piano and choral conducting, Jim is well known for his masterful work with choirs and ensembles. His unforgettable songs, like "Taste and See" and "I Will Be with You," have appeared in hymnals throughout the English-speaking world." -GIA Publications Lajos Bárdos (1899-1986): "Lajos Bárdos studied at the Budapest Academy of Music with Kodály and Siklós. He served as a teacher in a secondary school and at the academy as a professor of music. The aim of his compositional and conducting career was to develop Hungarian choral life, a goal he shared with Kodály. Toward this end he conducted many choral groups in Budapest while cultivating choral activity in rural areas. His compositions, as in the work of Bartók and Kodály, incorporate Hungarian folksong elements and are models of choral writing." -Lynn Vought, All Music Guide TRACKS: 1. Romancero Gitano - Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco 2. Jacinto Chiclana for choir a cappella - Astor Piazzolla 3. La Muerte de Angel for choir a cappella - Astor Piazzolla 3. Ha Va Nagila for choir a cappella - Maurice Goldman 4. Tourdion for choir a cappella - Anonymous 5. An Irish Blessing for choir a cappella - James E. Moore 6. Eli, Eli Lamma Sabacthani for choir a cappella - Lajos Bárdos Guitar: Romuald Erenc Choir: Chór Kameralny Con Vigore Conductor: Andrzej Borejko Booklet: Dorota Staszkiewicz (Polish, English, French) Total Time: 40'51" Copyright: (R)2005, (C)2007 |
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