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Candida Thompson

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Amsterdam Sinfonietta!New Recording Features an Argentine Program!The Amsterdam Sinfonietta, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2013, is a permanent Dutch string orchestra with a core ensemble of 23 musicians. Candida Thompson, who became concertmaster in 1995, has served as music director since 2003.The Amsterdam Sinfonietta is also known for crafting solo-oriented programs that blend lesser-known works with famous pieces. The theme chosen for this recording is Argentina. Focusing on three representative Argentine composerswhose styles and color palettes are entirely distinct pairing Piazzollas *The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires* and Gorichovs *Last Round for Two Quartets and Double Bass* with the lesser-known *Concerto for String Orchestra* by Ginastera. For The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, weve assembled a small but elite ensemblesix violins, three violas, two cellos, and one doubl