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Conti brings her passion and artistic insight to this wonderful music from Argentina.

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.
Contents:
Alberto Ginastera, composer
Tres Piezas, Op. 6
Mirian Conti, piano

Alberto Ginastera, composer
Suite de Danzas Criollas, Op. 15
Mirian Conti, piano

Carlos Guastavino, composer
El Ceibo
Mirian Conti, piano

Carlos Guastavino, composer
Gato
Mirian Conti, piano

Constantino Gaito
Gato Correntino
Mirian Conti, piano

Juan Jose Castro, composer
Tangos
Mirian Conti, piano

Juan Jose Ramos, composer
Gato, La mayor
Mirian Conti, piano

Juan Jose Ramos, composer
Milonga Sureña (No. 5)
Mirian Conti, piano

Julian Aguirre, composer
Gato
Mirian Conti, piano

Luis Gianneo, composer
Sonatina
Mirian Conti, piano

Mario Broeders, composer
Tangos a Los Maestros: No. 23: A Anibal Troilo
Mirian Conti, piano

Review:
"Conti is ideal for this engaging music." (American Record Guide)
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