Looking South
Mirian Conti (piano)
In the early 1900s, Nationalism in Argentina, which coincided with the various strong artistic national currents throughout Europe and the United States, was competing with the other "isms": post-romanticism, neoclassicism, expressionism, futurism, etc. It was the era of constant searching for an individual voice, original style, and the desperate need to "belong" to an "ism." Nationalism in Argentina was at its peak during the late 1800s through the early decades of the 20th century. This recording encompasses works written in different styles and idioms, each with a unique compositional personality, but at the same time having one distinctive quality in common: expressing the Argentine soul in sound. Whether it is using traditional, folkloric or popular motives within the frame of Romanticism, Neoclassicism or Modernism all these composers have a common thread uniting them: a respect and understanding of piano writing, and a skillful and resourceful way of bringing out the best of the instrument's colors. Argentine Pianist Mirian Conti (who can also be heard on TROY299, Poems for Piano) enjoys a growing reputation as a musician whose performances combine technical brilliance with striking originality and artistic insight. A Juilliard graduate, her vast repertoire encompasses composers from both North and South America.
Track Listing
Title | Composer | Performer |
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Tres Piezas, Op. 6 | Alberto Ginastera | Mirian Conti, piano |
Suite de Danzas Criollas, Op. 15 | Alberto Ginastera | Mirian Conti, piano |
El Ceibo | Carlos Guastavino | Mirian Conti, piano |
Gato | Carlos Guastavino | Mirian Conti, piano |
Gato Correntino | Constantino Gaito | Mirian Conti, piano |
Tangos | Juan Jose Castro | Mirian Conti, piano |
Gato, La mayor | Juan Jose Ramos | Mirian Conti, piano |
Milonga Sureña (No. 5) | Juan Jose Ramos | Mirian Conti, piano |
Gato | Julian Aguirre | Mirian Conti, piano |
Sonatina | Luis Gianneo | Mirian Conti, piano |
Tangos a Los Maestros: No. 23: A Anibal Troilo | Mario Broeders | Mirian Conti, piano |
Reviews
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"Conti is ideal for this engaging music."
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