Argentine Composer: Alberto Williams

December 9, 2023, 7:00 pm

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Closeup of portrait of Alberto Williams, looking serious and sporting an impressive mustache
Alberto Williams

Born in Buenos Aires in 1862, Alberto Williams was one of the first Argentine composers that reached international fame. “Fiesta” visits his symphonic and piano works.

Playlist

Primera Sonata Argentina, Op. 74, by Alberto Williams
Valentin Surif, piano

Primera Obertura de Concierto, by Alberto Williams
Würtembergische Philarmonie Reutlingen; Gabriel Castagna. Conductor

Canciones Incaicas, by Alberto Williams
Maria Teresa Uribe, soprano; Balázs Szokolay, piano

Huella Op. 46, No. 1, by Alberto Williams
Rosa Antonelli, piano