Grau: Concertos for Soloists & String Orchestra

Ana María Valderrama (soloist), Miklós Szitha (soloist), Fabio Banegas (soloist), David Fons (soloist), Simon Reitmaier (soloist), Jana Jarkovská (soloist)

Anima Musicæ Chamber Orchestra, Francisco Varela

The music of Spanish-Argentine composer Eduardo Grau is imbued with Hispanic elements. His Concerto of ‘Yuste’ for Violin, Piano and Timpani was inspired by the Spanish monastery of its title and is notable for its rhythmic drive, lyricism and mystical atmosphere. The Concertino for Viola and Piano is deeply expressive and intimate, while folkloric dances from Argentina are used in the Concerto for Clarinet including the vivacious chacarera. The verses of Spanish Golden Age poet Garcilaso de la Vega provided the inspiration for Grau’s To the Flower of Gnido for Flute and Piano.