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VILLA-ROJO, J.: Cello Music - Sonata 2 / Lamento / Oracion serena / Expresiones (Polo, Zipitria, R. Romero, Laguna)

Composer(s):Villa-Rojo, Jesus
Artist(s)
Period(s) 20th Century
Genre Classical Music
Category Chamber MusicInstrumentalVocal
Catalogue 8.572564
Label Naxos
Quality   320kbps
Album Price
 
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USD 9.99
 

 
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USD 6.99
 

 


Jesús Villa-Rojo is one of Spain’s most impressive contemporary composers, and writes masterfully for the cello. The taut, meditative Oración serena, with its expressive depth, is dedicated to the victims of the terrorist attacks in Madrid in 2004. From the same year comes the seven-movement suite Expresiones for solo cello, a work that charts a narrative course between conflict and aching lyricism. Lamento is music of timbre-conscious colour, employing flamenco song forms in the subtlest ways, whilst the Cello Sonata moves through an intense emotional landscape ranging from a chorale to deep introspection. Cellist Asier Polo is closely identified with this music and is “as authoritative as could be”. (MusicWeb on 8.570443.)

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Asier Polo the Chelo Master
Review By ES115517,July 2011

I had the opportunity lo listen to Polo live in a concert and he is an authentic master. His command of the instrument is complete, and in this recording you will appreciate a music different from the older chamber music we are used to, but not less plenty of beauty. Music with great intimacy, deepness of feelings, who invites to meditation and relaxation.

The recording, close to perfection. Fully recommended!



Review By Fernando Remiro, Ritmo,February 2012

Naxos enriquece su serie de Clásicos Españoles con este segundo disco dedicado a Jesús Villa-Rojo, compositor que sin duda hace honor a dicho título. Cuatro recentísimas obras para chelo, escritas entre 2004 y 2009, que nos llegan en óptimas condiciones, de la mano del gran especialista español Asier Polo. Se trata de un disco casi liederístico, en el que el violonchelo asume la voz del cantante. En la Sonata 2 y en Expresiones, inspirada en versos de San Juan de la Cruz, en especial de La noche oscura del alma, Villa-Rojo explota el ritmo y la dinámica, abstracto y libre en la primera, evocador y lírico, casi embriagado de misticismo, en la segunda. En las dos obras centrales,

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Review By Byzantion, MusicWeb International,January 2012

Villa-Rojo…does a fine job in any case, performing throughout with great technical confidence and communicative commitment. There’s a sureness of touch about this playing and expressive insight into the depths of Villa-Rojo’s intelligent, memorable music. Both pianists also play their part commendably…

Sound quality is very good… © 2012 MusicWeb International Read complete review

Review By David W Moore, American Record Guide,January 2012

This is a fascinating collection by a fine composer, played with involvement. © 2012 American Record Guide Read complete review on American Record Guide online





 

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