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presents Gilardino?s guitar concertos,
evocative and atmospheric music, in which the guitar is in
constant dialogue with instruments of the orchestra, as
skilfully...
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Angelo Gilardino?s compositions are all inspired by literary
creations or paintings, although there is nothing deliberately
programmatic about these works, which seek rather to convey in
broad-brush strokes the associated atmospheres or connotations of
their titles. Here?s a chance to devour three such pieces by this
leading contemporary composer, beginning with Hykkara ? whose
prevailing atmosphere is that of a distant past (the title refers
to an ancient city of Sicily, then known as Magna Graecia). The
concerto?s orchestration ? which for Gilardino is always an
integral part of the aesthetics of the music ? establishes the fate
of the solo instrument, whereas in the ensuing work, Concertino del
falco, it is the solo guitar that leads the poetic discourse,
evoking dark, troubled images. Falco was composed in memory of the
German writer Ernst Wiechert, who was imprisoned by the Nazis and
whose experiences led him to seek a return to pure nature and
salvation in God. The freedom of the falcon can be seen as an
attempt at getting closer to the divine, away from troubled
humankind, and the wind play a particularly important role in this
work, creating a mélange of constantly changing colours that recall
an earlier age by way of a mysterious, poetic dream world.The
Concerto di Oliena completes the line-up, a work in which Gilardino
focuses on the characteristic sense of distance evoked by this
Sardinian village, favouring the development of parallel timbres in
the orchestra over compactness and density of sound. The piece was
dedicated by the composer to its performer, Cristian Porqueddu, who
is joined by two other leading Italian guitarists on this
recording: Angelo Marchese, for whom Hykkara was written, and
Alberto Mesirca. Transporting the listener on a journey back
through time, this enchanting release ? a veritable study in
musical poeticisation ? is a worthwhile addition to Brilliant
Classics? guitar discography.Other information:- Recorded
2012?2013.- The earlier issues on Brilliant Classics of works by
Gilardino have shown a highly individual composer whose musical
roots are planted around the Mediterranian, breathing its perfumes,
colours, rhythms and harmonies.- This new recording presents
Gilardino?s guitar concertos, evocative and atmospheric music, in
which the guitar is in constant dialogue with instruments of the
orchestra, as skilfully written as only a guitarist himself can
write.- Played by three outstanding guitarists: Angelo Marchese,
Alberto Mesirca and Cristiano Porqueddu, three virtuoso and
sensitive musicians, who already won their spurs with their earlier
recordings for Brilliant Classics.- Contains detailed notes on each
of the concertos and biographies for each of the guitar soloists.