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Beautiful, sophisticated music. A truly great recording.

08/15/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've been listening to classical music for twenty years, and I can't believe I never came across these Latin American compositions. It's wonderful, first-rate stuff, very modern AND very tonal and lyrical. The Franzetti is an amazing composition, sophisticated, well-paced, beautifully orchestrated. The Brouwer is a wonderfully crafted chamber piece, with the exotic sound of the marimba combined with the guitar and strings. Spirals, by Manly Romero, is a remarkably inspired piece by a young composer. The Guastavino is a little gem. Guitarrist Sergio Puccini is profoundly lyrical, and Robert Schwartz is a dazzling virtuoso of the piano (why haven't we heard him until now?). Flutist Angela Koregelos' playing in the Ginastera is mesmerizing. Maestro Moscovich is clearly at home with this difficult repertoire. He makes the Camerata sound expressive, full of conviction, engaging the listener throughout. A pleasure to listen to, again and again. I am into Latin American orchestral music now, thanks to this CD."

Wonderful recording

02/20/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've listened to this beatiful recording. Both pieces and performers are really great and I hope we can get other album of these artists in the near future. It is very interesting to know that there are artists interested to commission and perform new works, specially from Latinamerica. Franzetti's and Romero's works are wonderful and one has the pleasure to listen to their works in their world premiere recordings. Congratulations to the artists! Labels: take note of these artists!"

Amazing musicality and choice of repertoire!

02/22/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD contains several gems in its repertoire, especially the "Concierto del Plata" by Carlos Franzetti. This work incorporates the best elements of music from both Argentina and the USA and is well played by its soloist, Sergio Puccini, and the San Francisco Camerata Americana, conducted by Jose Luis Moscovich. The other works are expertly conducted by Maestro Moscovich and one, composed by Manly Romero, features the excellent pianist Robert Schwartz. This is a must-buy CD for enthusiasts of Latin American music."