Maestro 024: Spring

Welcome to Maestro Independent Classical Spotlight. On this episode we will be playing some pieces to celebrate the arrival of Spring. For more information on this episode, please read below.Carles Cases "Fotos" (mp3) from "Cine Español - vol.1 (Recomposed 6)" (Temps Record) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Amazon MP3 More On This AlbumIt was during the nineties when Cases had more activity in the Panorama of Spanish Cinema. Many of those soundtracks were not edited in that moment, and now, using the same musicians as when he wrote them, he has made a reinterpretation of two movies: “Fotos” and “La Mujer de Mi Vida”.Emmanuel Rossfelder, Raphael Mata "Quintette G.448" (mp3) from "Danses pour Cordes - Works for Guitar & Cello" (Integral Classic) Buy at iTunes Music Store More On This AlbumFROM TEACHER TO STUDENT -?“My early artistic career was shaped by an extraordinary encounter with Alexandre Lagoya who was my teacher and the best mentor that I could ever have dreamt of having. Guidance is essential, both on an artistic and a spiritual level, at every age and at every stage of life.?Although Raphaël Mata was only six when I discovered him; his talent and joie de vivre had already left a mark on me. So he was my obvious choice for ‘gifted student’. Tristan’s performances are brilliant and subtle. This is what persuaded me to link the warm sounds of his cello to those of my guitar. His artistic talent makes him a cellist of astounding maturity. What is remarkable when we listen to this CD is that it is difficult to distinguish between the teacher and the student. What it boils down to is artists who express their emotions through instruments, through this invisible and fascinating art that is music.”?Emmanuel RossfelderJean-Pierre Ferey "Suite en La (1706)" (mp3) from "Rameau: Suites de Pièces" (SKARBO) Buy at iTunes Music Store More On This AlbumSan Francisco Symphony, Michael Tilson Thomas "Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67" (mp3) from "Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 and Piano Concerto No. 4" (San Francisco Symphony) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Amazon MP3 More On This AlbumThe San Francisco Symphony and Michael Tilson Thomas present Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 and Beethoven's 4th Piano Concerto featuring pianist Emanuel Ax.