Credits:

Gabriela Montero

Description:

Gabriela Montero, a pianist from Venezuela, displayed her prodigious talent early ongiving her first public recital at the age of fiveand has steadily built her career, earning praise from Martha Argerich as a rare talent. She excels at improvisation and is also known for the huge success of a series of improvisation albums based on motifs from the works of Bach, whom she deeply respects. This album also highlights her talent as a composer. Her Piano Concerto No. 1, Latina world premiereis a work depicting the stories of the people of South America, based on her own experiences. It is a captivating concerto in which feelings of joy, supported by vibrant rhythms, intertwine with intense anger. It is paired with Ravels concerto, which also incorporates distinctive rhythms and jazz idioms, further emphasizing the albums unique character.Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Piano Concerto