Dive into the avant-garde world of Gabriela Ortiz with her captivating album "Denibée," released on March 25, 2014, under the Urtext label. This compelling collection of compositions showcases Ortiz's unique voice in the realm of contemporary classical music, offering a rich and dynamic listening experience that spans a total of 71 minutes.
The album is a testament to Ortiz's compositional prowess, featuring a diverse range of pieces that highlight her ability to blend rhythmic complexity with lyrical beauty. The centerpiece of the album is the four-movement work "Denibée," which opens with the energetic "Siempre rítmico" and concludes with the exhilarating "Presto posible." Each movement offers a distinct musical landscape, from the free-form "Libre con fantasía" to the slow, singing "Lento, cantabile."
In addition to "Denibée," the album includes a variety of other works that demonstrate Ortiz's versatility as a composer. The "3 Haikus" series offers brief, poetic interludes, while the "5 pa'2" pieces explore dialogue and interplay between instruments. The album also features the playful "3 Toritos" and the powerful "100 Watts," showcasing Ortiz's ability to evoke a wide range of moods and atmospheres.
Throughout "Denibée," Ortiz's compositions are brought to life by the exceptional performances of Alejandro Escuer and other talented musicians. The album is a testament to the power of collaboration and the enduring appeal of avant-garde music. Whether you're a longtime fan of Gabriela Ortiz or a newcomer to her work, "Denibée" is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
Denibée: I. Siempre rítmicoGabriela Ortiz, Alejandro Escuer, Alexei Diorditsa, Ivan Manzanilla
Denibée: II. Libre con fantasíaGabriela Ortiz, Alejandro Escuer, Alexei Diorditsa, Ivan Manzanilla
Denibée: III. Lento, cantabileGabriela Ortiz, Alejandro Escuer, Alexei Diorditsa, Ivan Manzanilla
Denibée: IV. Presto posibleGabriela Ortiz, Alejandro Escuer, Alexei Diorditsa, Ivan Manzanilla
3 Haikus: No. 1, El cielo es cada muroGabriela Ortiz, Carla Lopez-Speziale, Alejandro Escuer, Natalia Perez
3 Haikus: No. 2, Un cielo de calGabriela Ortiz, Carla Lopez-Speziale, Alejandro Escuer, Natalia Perez
3 Haikus: No. 3, El cielo es una piedraGabriela Ortiz, Carla Lopez-Speziale, Alejandro Escuer, Natalia Perez
5 pa'2: No. 1, RítmicoGabriela Ortiz, Alejandro Escuer, Pablo Garibay
5 pa'2: No. 2, DialogandoGabriela Ortiz, Alejandro Escuer, Pablo Garibay
5 pa'2: No. 3, SuaveGabriela Ortiz, Alejandro Escuer, Pablo Garibay
5 pa'2: No. 4, JícamoGabriela Ortiz, Alejandro Escuer, Pablo Garibay
5 pa'2: No. 5, RápidoGabriela Ortiz, Alejandro Escuer, Pablo Garibay