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Gancedo – Urquiaga – Guastavino Dixit

Gancedo – Urquiaga – Guastavino Dixit

Carlos Guastavino, one of Argentina’s most celebrated classical composers, left an indelible mark on both national and international music. Renowned for his lyrical style, steeped in Argentine folklore and rooted in classical traditions, Guastavino’s works evoke a profound sense of cultural identity and emotional depth. His compositions—spanning over 150 songs, piano pieces, and symphonic works—are celebrated for blending technical sophistication with heartfelt simplicity, resonating with audiences worldwide.

Rejecting the avant-garde trends of his era, Guastavino followed a romantic and tonal path, drawing inspiration from Argentina’s landscapes, poetry, and traditional rhythms like the zamba and milonga. His music, often compared to that of Brahms and Schumann, exemplifies the union of popular and academic styles. His legacy endures through his universally relatable themes of love, loss, and hope, making him a vital figure in the classical repertoire and a lasting ambassador of Argentine culture.

THE ARTISTS

Quimey Urquiaga

Mercedes Gancedo

CREDITS

Grabado por Edgardo Vertanessian en el estudio de Albert Moraleda, La Garriga, Catalunya, España

Edición, mezcla, y masterizado: Edgardo Vertanessian

Foto de portada: Xavi Elias

Foto de Mercedes Gancedo: Peter Adamik

Foto de Quimey Urquiaga:

Diseño de portada: Andrew Vlasov y Tatyana Vlasova

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Textos: Mercedes Gancedo y Quimey Urquiaga

Maquetado y diseño de texto: Romina Pacor

 

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