Esperanza: Sounds of Hope
Rosa Antonelli (piano)
Argentine pianist Rosa Antonelli enjoys an active and varied performance career. Hailed by critics as a leading exponent of Spanish and Latin American music, Ms. Antonelli has premiered the works of important Latin American composers including Piazzolla, Ugarte, Gianneo, and Guastavino, among others. She has performed extensively in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas with orchestras, in recital and as a chamber musician. She served as chairwoman of the piano department at the Provincial Conservatory of Music Alberto Ginestera and was professor of piano at the National University of La Plata in Buenos Aires. She currently teaches at Adelphi University.
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Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| La Siesta | Carlos Guastavino | Rosa Antonelli, piano |
| Cancion de Nino, Op. 13, No. 1 | Alberto Williams | Rosa Antonelli, piano |
| El Rancho Abandonado | Alberto Williams | Rosa Antonelli, piano |
| Tangos | Astor Piazzolla | Rosa Antonelli, piano |
| Romantico | Floro Ugarte | Rosa Antonelli, piano |
| Suite De Mi Tierra | Floro Ugarte | Rosa Antonelli, piano |
| Aires Criollos | Julian Aguirre | Rosa Antonelli, piano |
| Romancero | Angel Lasala | Rosa Antonelli, piano |
| Tres Danzas Argentinas | Alberto Ginastera | Rosa Antonelli, piano |
Reviews
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"Monotony is avoided by the subtle drama that makes this music so attractive, irresistible...the subtle combination of melancholy, nostalgia, sexuality, and yes, esperanza, hope. ...it is all alluring and charming. Rosa Antonelli has the full measure of her program, which she dispatches with skill, sensuality and obvious affection."
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"The gentle melancholy of Carlos Guastavino, the delicate traceries and Satie-like minimalism of Alberto Williams, the charming tangos of Astor Piazzolla, the French-tinted effects of Floro Ugarte, the Albeniz-like Spanish riffs of Julian Guirre, and the luxurious lyricism of Angel Lasala are all evoked with the soulful pianism of Rosa Antonelli...Altogether, this is a splendid introduction to Argentinian piano music."
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"One of the many things I've grown to love about Rosa Antonelli's performances of Argentinean piano music is the warmth of her expression, never forced but ever present. This is playing from the heart, always responsive to the melodic charms of these, in some cases, deceptively simple compositions. ...This is a richly rewarding recital that conveys new depths with each hearing. Recommended."
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