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As in any other country, there are a few, select composer names in Mexico and Brazil that nearly or entirely overshadow the works of others. In Brazil, the dominant name is of course Heitor Villa-Lobos; for Mexico, one of the most prominent art music composers has been Manuel Ponce. Cellist Gustavo Martín, on his album entitled Muy Cerca, seeks to showcase works not only by these more well-known composers, but also compositions by those who work more in the shadows. The resulting program is one of great appeal and potential, featuring works for cello accompanied by various combinations of piano, flute, and guitar. Especially interesting are the works of Radamés Gnattali and Eduardo Gamboa for cello and guitar, and amazingly appealing synthesis of sound palates. The performers heard here almost live up to the potential offered by these varied and unique pieces -- almost. The overall recorded sound quality is almost good, but the cello's sound is sometimes rather muffled, especially when playing in the same register as the guitar. Martín's technique and intonation are almost there, too, but there are a number of fuzzy shifts and hazy rhythmic figurations. Many listeners may be OK with the occasional shortcomings for a chance to hear some new, quality repertoire; others may wait in hope for a slightly stronger, more uniform performance.
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Heitor Villa-Lobos, Composer - Gustavo Martin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Juan Antonio Santoyo, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
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Viola Sonata (Radamés Gnattali)
Anonymous, Arranger - Radames Gnattali, Composer - Juan Carlos Laguna, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gustavo Martin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
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Anonymous, Arranger - Radames Gnattali, Composer - Juan Carlos Laguna, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gustavo Martin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
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Anonymous, Arranger - Radames Gnattali, Composer - Juan Carlos Laguna, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gustavo Martin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
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Cello Sonata (Manuel Maria Ponce)
Manuel Maria Ponce, Composer - Gustavo Martin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Juan Antonio Santoyo, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
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Manuel Maria Ponce, Composer - Gustavo Martin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Juan Antonio Santoyo, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
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Manuel Maria Ponce, Composer - Gustavo Martin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Juan Antonio Santoyo, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
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Manuel Maria Ponce, Composer - Gustavo Martin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Juan Antonio Santoyo, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
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Gustavo Martin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Alejandro Velasco, Composer - Alethia Lozano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
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Eduardo Gamboa, Composer - Juan Carlos Laguna, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gustavo Martin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
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Assobio a jato (Heitor Villa-Lobos)
Heitor Villa-Lobos, Composer - Gustavo Martin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Alethia Lozano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
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Heitor Villa-Lobos, Composer - Gustavo Martin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Alethia Lozano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
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Heitor Villa-Lobos, Composer - Gustavo Martin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Alethia Lozano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
2000 Urtext 2000 (P) Urtext
Album review
As in any other country, there are a few, select composer names in Mexico and Brazil that nearly or entirely overshadow the works of others. In Brazil, the dominant name is of course Heitor Villa-Lobos; for Mexico, one of the most prominent art music composers has been Manuel Ponce. Cellist Gustavo Martín, on his album entitled Muy Cerca, seeks to showcase works not only by these more well-known composers, but also compositions by those who work more in the shadows. The resulting program is one of great appeal and potential, featuring works for cello accompanied by various combinations of piano, flute, and guitar. Especially interesting are the works of Radamés Gnattali and Eduardo Gamboa for cello and guitar, and amazingly appealing synthesis of sound palates. The performers heard here almost live up to the potential offered by these varied and unique pieces -- almost. The overall recorded sound quality is almost good, but the cello's sound is sometimes rather muffled, especially when playing in the same register as the guitar. Martín's technique and intonation are almost there, too, but there are a number of fuzzy shifts and hazy rhythmic figurations. Many listeners may be OK with the occasional shortcomings for a chance to hear some new, quality repertoire; others may wait in hope for a slightly stronger, more uniform performance.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 01:06:41
- Main artists: Gustavo Martin Alethia Lozano
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Urtext
- Genre: Classical Chamber Music
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