Ortiz: Gallos y Huesos & Notker

Pablo Ortiz's captivating album, 'Gallos y Huesos & Notker', is a masterful blend of contemporary and ancient musical elements. Released on 1 June 2015 by Orchid Classics, this avant-garde and experimental work showcases the composer's unique ability to merge disparate styles and create something entirely new.

The album features the Grammy Award-winning Ars Nova Copenhagen, expertly conducted by Paul Hillier, as they bring to life Ortiz's compositions. 'Gallos y Huesos' sets poems by Argentine writer Sergio Chejfec to music, while 'Notker' draws on texts by the 10th-century monk and musician Notker the Stammerer. This unusual combination of Scandinavian and South American influences results in a fascinating musical landscape that spans centuries and continents.

With 36 tracks to explore, the album takes the listener on a journey through a wide range of emotions and textures. From the haunting beauty of 'Gallos y Huesos' to the intricate complexity of 'Notker', Ortiz's music is both challenging and rewarding. The duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes allows for a deep immersion into the composer's world, where the boundaries between old and new, Europe and America, are blurred.

Pablo Ortiz's 'Gallos y Huesos & Notker' is a testament to the power of music to transcend time and culture. This innovative and thought-provoking album is a must-listen for anyone interested in exploring the cutting edge of contemporary classical music.