Atacama
Alberto Almarza (flute), Luz Manriquez (piano), Patricia Prattis Jennings (piano), Cuarteto Latinoamericano, Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble, Sinfonietta Ventus, Denis Colwell, Jesus Medina
Nancy Galbraith has emerged as one of the present era's most original and influential musical voices. Her distinctive American style employs an exotic array of postmodern and postminimalist elements including lyricism, polyrhythmic and diatonic harmony. Her work has been praised for its energetic combination of melody and rhythm, and its bright orchestral palette. She is currently recognized as a leader in the field of wind ensemble writing. Her compositions for this genre have become standard repertoire for ensembles throughout the United States and appear on many recordings. She is also an accomplished organist and pianist and has composed a number of works for these instruments. She was born in Pittsburgh and educated at Ohio University, West Virginia University, and Carnegie Mellon University, where she presently serves as Professor of Composition and Theory.
Track Listing
Title | Composer | Performer |
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Atacama Sonata | Nancy Galbraith | Alberto Almarza, flute, Luz Manriquez, piano |
Inquiet Spirits | Nancy Galbraith | Cuarteto Latinoamericano |
Wind Symphony No. 1 | Nancy Galbraith | Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble, Denis Colwell, conductor |
Piano Sonata No. 1 | Nancy Galbraith | Patricia Jennings, piano |
Dos Danzas Latinas | Nancy Galbraith | Sinfonietta Ventus, Jesus Medina, conductor |
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