Track Listings
| 1. Preludio No.1 | ||
| 2. Preludio No.2 | ||
| 3. Preludio No.3 | ||
| 4. Rondo | ||
| 5. Danza Lenta | ||
| 6. Toccata | ||
| 7. Minue | ||
| 8. Antinomies | ||
| 9. Homenagem (In Memoriam Heitor Villa-Lobos) | ||
| 10. Epigrama |
Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Cuban composer Aurelio de la Vega has been a leading figure in Latin-American art music for over a half century, receiving numerous prizes, commissions & awards throughout this hemisphere. His musical style is dramatic, intense & expressive, and the evolution of his compositional craft is clearly evident in this CD, a complete anthology of his works for solo piano. Pianist Martha Marchena (also a Cuban artist) is an innovative and versatile performer, and a powerful interpreter of de la Vega's music. The composer himself asserts that "Marchena's devotion to the works contained in this recording brings out all the nuances, facets & contrasts they exhibit…". A top-notch performance of fascinating music.
The Piano Works of Aurelio de la Vega, Music, Aurelio de la Vega, Martha Marchena, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Keyboard, Music for Keyboard
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The Piano Works of Aurelio de la Vega
Manufacturer: Musicians Showcase ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  Chamber Music
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ASIN: B0000AKMXW Release Date: 2003-07-01 |
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Album Description
Cuban composer Aurelio de la Vega has been a leading figure in Latin-American art music for over a half century, receiving numerous prizes, commissions & awards throughout this hemisphere. His musical style is dramatic, intense & expressive, and the evolution of his compositional craft is clearly evident in this CD, a complete anthology of his works for solo piano. Pianist Martha Marchena (also a Cuban artist) is an innovative and versatile performer, and a powerful interpreter of de la Vega's music. The composer himself asserts that "Marchena's devotion to the works contained in this recording brings out all the nuances, facets & contrasts they exhibit…". A top-notch performance of fascinating music.Customer Reviews:
intruiging and Thoughtful Music.......2003-10-04
This CD presents eight piano works of de la Vega written between 1944 and 1986. The CD opens with the neo-impressionist and romantic inspired "Tres preludios" (1944), which remind me a little bit of Debussy or Szymanowski or the early Schoenberg.
"Danza lenta" (1956) is a brief work and the second time I was listening to the CD I began humming to this wonderful "dance"
tune. I could not hum to the 9-minute long "Antinomies" (1967) an intriguing work written in a highly advanced language, which brings the Darmstadt School to mind.
"Homenagem" (1985-86) is a truly masterpiece written in memory of the great Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959).
The final work on the CD is the poetic and thoughtful "Epigrama" (1953), a lovely piece and a perfect choice to conclude this superb CD.
Martha Marchena's splendid CD is a 5-star record - musically and technically. I am very happy that I could purchase this CD from
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