Ana María Alonso ALTO MYSTIC

The title chosen for this document, Alto Mystic, reflects what the violist Ana María Alonso and the Ibs-Classical label wanted to suggest as the universe enclosed in an instrument full of secrets such as the viola, an instrument that has transcended from the orchestral ripieno scene to a solo virtuosity in a relatively short time. The accurate reference to the etymological origin of the term (from the Greek mystikós whose first meaning is about something arcane and mysterious) not only reveals the intention of discovering the timbre and expressive effects of the viola but to inducing composers to penetrate into their mysterious world through the works composed for this occasion. In this sense, interpreter and composers have achieved their purpose, without a doubt; Ana María Alonso discovering the subtleties of the viola´s timbre through a technical and expressive refinement of the highest instrumental conception, and the ten composers, each from their creativity, constructing an enriching musical poetic discourse, not only for the violistic repertoire, but for the music itself.

Azahar Ensemble TURINA x TURINA

Program based on the project "Turina x Turina", where Azahar Ensemble pretends to contribute to the enrichment of the wind quintet repertoire by commissioning arrangements of the most remarkable works by Joaquín Turina. The composer, born in Seville, was very influenced by the french impressionism of Debussy and Ravel, but always maintained his andalusian roots present in his musical language. Turina is one of the most internationally renowned spanish composers. For these arrangements, Azahar Ensemble has had the invaluable collaboration of composer José Luís Turina, who is himself grandson of Joaquín Turina.