Credits:

Wilhem Latchoumia

Description:

[Echoes of the Pyrenees: A Musical Journey Through Catalonia Woven by Three Composers]The theme of this album by Willem Latchumia, who is highly acclaimed for his interpretations of contemporary music, is a musical journey through France and Spain (the region of Catalonia), separated by the Pyrenees. Inspired by philosopher Vladimir Janklvitchs essay *The Distant Presence*, the program features a unique narrative structure, alternating works by three composersMompou, Sevrak, and Albnizwho were closely connected in the early 20th century. In each piece, elements of traditional folk music are sublimated through the composers respective styles, and scenes from daily lifesuch as childrens games, village festivals, church bells, as well as the breath of nature. Ratchumia, who has a deep understanding of contemporary music and folklore, pursues the pianos tonal colors and spatial depth, recreati