LATIN AMERICAN CLASSICS
(Chavez, Copland, Roldan, Revueltas, Caturia, Piazzolla, Ginastera)
02 A. Copland: Danzon cubano
03 - 06 A. Roldan: Suite de 'La rebambaramba'
07 S. Revueltas: Sensemaya
08 -10 A. G. Caturia: Tres danzas cubanas
11 A. Roldan: Ritmica V
12 A. Piazzolla: Tangazo
13 - 16 A. Ginastera: Danzas del ballet 'Estancia' op.8aThe New World Symphony, Michael Tilson Thomas
Decca Eloquence Australia 467 603-2
[recorded fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, April 1992; published 2001]
[flac, cue, log, scans]
First released in 1992 under the general title “Tangazo!” (after Piazzola’s piece), this exceptional recital was the first in what promised to be a series of Argo recordings featuring Michael Tilson Thomas and his own New World Symphony. That project fizzled out when Argo did, as did this talented orchestra’s subsequent deal with RCA. Still, collectors can take heart that these fantastic performances, including reference editions of the Chávez Sinfonia India, the Ginastera Estancia Suite, Revueltas’ Sensamayá, and the Piazzola, are now available at budget price. The sonics were superb in 1992 and still are. www.classicstoday.com [7/17/2001]