Today’s Music by Today’s Composers. In this episode: Argentina, Ariel Ramirez.
After composer Ariel Ramírez met the Argentine folk singer Atahualpa Yupanqui, his lifelong interest in Argentine folk music started. His compositions are full of folk dances and authentic Argentine instruments.
Playlist:
1 – Cristina Branco. Alfonsina y el mar. Music: Ariel Ramírez, text: Félix Luna.
2 – Atahualpa Yupanqui. Basta ya.
3 – Ariel Ramírez. ( picture ). Études for piano. Polly Ferman, piano.
4 – Ramírez. Misa criolla. José Carreras, tenor. Choral Salvé de Laredo and Sociedad Coral de Bilbao conducted by José Luis Ocejo. Grupo Huancara, folk instruments.
5 – Ramírez. Misa por la paz y la justicia (ending). Club Mendoza de Regatas conducted by Damian Sanchez.
