Program Notes and Context of the Album
 

• Alberto Ginastera: Danza de la moza donosa (1937). Arr: Luis Rossi.
   

It is the second and most famous piece from the Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2, one of the pinnacle works of the composer's "objective nationalism" period. Originally conceived for solo piano, this musical page stands out for its intimate, melancholy atmosphere and a deep lyricism of criollo roots. Its subtle and suggested dance rhythm sustains a bittersweet melody filled with an intense nostalgia.
 

• Viviana Danón: Zamba for clarinet (2021)​

Arising as a melody with deep folk roots, this piece adopts the formal structure and rhythmic pattern characteristic of a "zamba canción". The inherently nostalgic character of the genre and the melodic phrasing are remarkably enriched by the timbre of the clarinet, an instrument that brings a particular sweetness and mystery to the chamber dialogue. The work is dedicated to Gabriel Blasberg.
 

• Viviana Danón: El adiós (Huella) (2022)
   

This composition is framed within the huella, a traditional Argentine dance of southern origin that has maintained its historical relevance since the 19th century. Faithful to the particularities of the genre, the work is musically characterized by its "acephalous" phrasing and a formal structure closely linked to the traditional choreography of that dance. Throughout its development, the clarinet and the piano intertwine through careful contrapuntal work in which one instrument seems to follow the "huellas" (tracks) of the other. 
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• Viviana Danón: Atardecer en Villa Elisa (2021)

Born as a "sound image" requested by a friend of the composer who suffered from vision problems, the piece seeks to musically capture the calm and serenity of a summer sunset in the town of Villa Elisa, in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

Want to learn more about the history and structure of these pieces?

Read the article (with video) on the blog about Zamba for clarinet →

Read the article (with video) on the blog about El adiós (Huella) →

Read the article (with video) on the blog about Atardecer en Villa Elisa →