Powerful and beautiful the cello has been an instrument beloved by Latin American composers. On this program, we will share some of the greatest cello music by Latino composers including Francisco Mignone, Carlos Chavez, Carlos Guastavino and Astor Piazzolla.
Violoncello: The Latin American Cello
Playlist
Modinha, by Francisco Mignone
Mileta Stanković, cello; Snežana Stanković, piano
Madrigal, by Carlos Chavez
Carlos Prieto, cello; Edison Quintana, piano
Le Grand Tango, by Astor Piazzolla
Yo Yo Ma, cello; Kathryn Stott, piano
Cantilena No. 1 and La rosa y el sauce, by Carlos Guastavino
Luca Paccagnella, cello; Sabrina Alberti, piano
Cello concerto, by Carlos Chavez
Carlos Prieto, cello; Orchestra of the Americas;Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor