Looking South

Mirian Conti (piano)

Catalog #: TROY0837
Release Date: May 1, 2006
Format: Digital
Instrumental

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.

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Track Listing

Title Composer Performer
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

  • "Conti is ideal for this engaging music."

    – American Record Guide

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