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	Candombe Beat Candombe permeates many aspects of Uruguayan music, as in the music on this CD in a somewhat pop vein. Here's La Banda en Fuga, a group of musicians in Montevideo, with Jorge Schellemberg, with instruments and songs. It's not always obvious, but the Candombe is always there. Ayui  =>  TB104  $19.00
	Candombe En El Tiempo As Coriun Aharonian writes, "Candombe is an expression linked to the Afro-Uruguayan musical tradition . . . only a few decades ago, and without losing its other meanings, the term Candombe came to define any song that could be rhythmically or metrically compatible with the ultra-rich polyphonic weave of the Afro-Montevidean drums . . . " Mariana Ingold and Osvaldo Fattoruso on this CD project Candombe music with great drive, energy and imagination, in songs and instrumental improvisations. Ayui  =>  TB108  $19.00
	Gran Tiempo This collection of Coriún Aharonián's electronic works, composed between 1967 and 1984, is great! Most of the sounds are transformed acoustic sounds, made with instruments and voice and taken from the environment. There are occasionally words used as in radio theater. The compositions are all lively and interesting and what's really amazing is that Aharonian's music has been such a well-kept secret all these years. But it's not just the music, it's also that the spirit behind the music is complex and forceful, as Aharonian hints in the liner notes. He is eloquent, not only as a man of his time but as a man of his place (which is Montevideo, Uruguay). Speaking of the title piece 'Gran Tiempo' (1974, Great Times), he writes: "I think it expresses in a quite precise manner that Latin American idiomatic way between the ironical and the transcendental, between the sad and the very happy, between the pain and the 'no, brother, it's nothing', between the circumstantial doubt and the historical certainty. That Latin American way to define our moment of the seventies . . ." Aharonián has been very active in South American musical life (and non-musical life) during the past many years. Tacuabe  =>  TB100  $19.00
	Magma The selection of Graciela Paraskevaidis' music in this CD contains compositions from different places between Bonn (Germany) and Montevideo (Uruguay) and different times between 1967 and 1993. The range of expression is enormous, from the drama and strength of 'Magma I' (1967), for brass instruments; to the delicacy of 'E desidero solo colori' (1969, And I wish only colors), for chorus of 12 voices; to the experimental sounds in 'Huauqui' (1975), composed with an analog synthesizer; to the dramatic sounds at the extreme ends of the piano keyboard in 'Un lado, otro lado' (1984, One side, other side), for piano; to the Vareseian use of sound and drama in 'Sendas' (1992), for chamber ensemble, and 'Algun sonido de la vida' (1993, A sound out of life), for oboe. Paraskevaidis lives in Montevideo. She writes, "Technique, material, structure, contents, have to do with ideology. They always had. Also in music . . . Being aware of this history . . . can become a way of defending . . . the necessity of a free existence also through the challenge and risk of music creation." Tacuabe  =>  TB101  $19.00
	Abel Carlevaro Abel Carlevaro plays a recital of Spanish guitar music by Luys Milan, Gaspar Sanz, Fernando Sor, Federico Moreno Torroba, Isaac Albeniz. Carlevaro, who has travelled widely and has been much honored, is a superb guitarist, teacher, and the creator of a new approach to instrumental technique. If you like the guitar, don't miss these performances. Tacuabe  =>  TB102  $19.00
	Hector Tosar Hector Tosar is one of the most influential composers in Uruguay. Virtually every Uruguayan composer has studied with him, and his music has been widely performed throughout the world. 'Stray Birds' (1965), for instrumental ensemble and baritone, was comissioned by the Fromm Foundation and first performed by members of the Buffalo Symphony Orchestra, Lukas Foss conducting. Also on this CD are Tosar's 'Symphony for Strings' (1950) and 'Sul Re' (1982), for piano solo. Tacuabe  =>  TB103  $19.00
	Radar Pop music with a distinct flavor and unusual sounds and rhythms, all of it beautifully done. Ayui  =>  TB105  $19.00
	Albanil Jorge Lazaroff sings Uruguayan folk songs, accompanying himself on guitar. They're lovely, interesting songs, beautifully sung. Ayui  =>  TB106  $19.00
	Musicia Para El Dirigible Film music for 'El Dirigible' (a Uruguayan film). Enjoyable, easy listening, but more, it's interesting. And many of the songs cast a kind of hypnotic mood. Ayui  =>  TB107  $19.00
	Despues De Maracana / Maracana Is Over Electronic music from Uruguay. The compositions are Carlos Da Silveira's 'Asi Nomas' (1977); Fernando Condon's 'Suiana Wanka' (1982) and 'En Familia' (1988); Daniel Maggiolo's 'esos laberintos, tan nuestros' (1980), 'y en eso te vi, tan perdida' (1989), 'adormecido por el aire del atlantico ... ' (1995); and Luis Jure's 'Takanimba (A night in Soweto)' (1988) and 'Eyeless in Gaza' (1992). This is a beautiful CD, with a wide range of sound and approach and an appealing personality all its own! Tacuabe  =>  TB109  $19.00
	Tramos: Eduardo Bértola This CD is a retrospective of instrumental and electroacoustic works by the late Argentinian composer Eduardo Bértola. He wrote: "I believe that in order to be an artist it is necessary first to be a man, to assume all social responsibilities and to position oneself politically. In Europe, I have learned to know Latin America and I believe in it more and more, in its social revolution and its cultural liberation ... " Bértola's music is spare, yet intense, emotionally expressive, and strong. It demands rapt attention. The compositions are 'Tropicos' (1975), 'Penetraciones' (1972), 'Translaciones' (1976), 'Dynamus' (1970), 'Las doradas manzanas del sol' (1966), 'Penetraciones II' (1971), 'La vision de los vencidos' (1978), 'Duo dos temperamentos e das cores' (1984), and 'Tramos' (1975). The performances are by Nicolai Jaeger (flute), Erich Wagner (clarinet), Clemens Merkel (violin), Ensemble SurPlus (Freiburg), Mauro Rodrigues (flute), Gerardo Gandini (piano), Bodo Friedrich (viola); and Beatriz Zoppolo, Pablo Somma, Graciela Svara, and Alicia Pubino (flutes). The electronic compositions were done at the composer's studios in Paris and Buenos Aires. Tacuabe  =>  TB111  $19.00
	Mutabile Piano, chamber, and orchestral music by Renée Pietrafesa Bonnet. Pietrafesa's piano music has a beautiful, singing quality, with harmonies that push the edges of tonality. Her chamber music is melodic, yet complex, with wonderful timbral and textural combinations. The larger ensemble works are more abstract, their language concerned with density and color. The compositions include 'Translaciones, A mi madre' (1982), 'Pequena mutacion Impro Bruselas' (1974), 'Conciones y danzas para piano' (1995), 'Pieza No. 1 para pinao preparado' (1987), 'Preludio No. 2 para piano preparado' (1976), 'Fantasia para piano preparado y orquesta' (1992), 'Momentos II, pieza para dos flautas y piano' (1995), 'A 4' (1977) for chamber ensemble, 'Fantasia, trio para flauta fagot y piano' (1983), 'Ritual II, de Historias nuevas' (1985), 'Beaute magique' (1989) for soprano, fifteen instrumentalists and magnetic tape, and 'Integracion 8' (1986) for orchestra. The performances are by Renee Bonnet de Pietrafesa (piano and prepared piano); Orquesta Filarmonica de Montevideo (Renee Pietrafesa Bonnet, conductor and pianist); Margarita Gonzalez and Pablo Somma (flutes), with Renee Pietrafesa Bonnet (piano); Gladys Margounato (flute), Leon Biriotti (oboe), Roberto Garcia (clarinet), and Renee Pietrafesa Bonnet (prepared piano); Beatriz Zoppolo (flute), Daniel Lasca and Ernesto Wildbaum (violin), Fernando Rodriguez (cello), Fernando Aguirre (contrabass), and Jorge Camiruaga (tom tom); Alicia Pietrafesa Bonnet (soprano), Beatriz Zoppolo (flute), Elvira Casanova (oboe), Fabian Pietrafesa (clarinet), Alexis Buensenor (French horn), Edgardo D'Andrea (saxophone), Manuel Gonzalez Sanguinetti (trompet), Artigas Leal (trombone), Daniel Lasca and Ernesto Wildbaum (violins), Martin Cassinelli (viola), Fernando Rodriguez (cello), Carlos Weiske ((contrabass), Jorge Camiruaga (timpani), Enrirque Cotelo (gong), Renee Pietrafesa Bonnet (conductor and synthesizer); and Orquesta Sinfonica del SODRE, Montevideo (Nicolas Pasquet (conductor). Tacuabe  =>  TB112  $19.00
	Cuarto de Musica Jazz-rock influenced music by guitarist Popo Romano. The compositions include 'Rapido Por La Rambla', 'Bajos de Blanco', 'Amiga Danzarina', 'Fin De Octubre', 'Las Tres Piedras', 'Lento', 'Marimbula', 'Cuarto De Musica', 'Itacumbu', 'Bassurdando', 'Estudio Para Bajo', and 'Xymptobuaye'. The performances are by Popo Rormano, Walter Venencio, Francisco Fattoruso (guitars), Maguel Romano (bass), Edu Lombardo (percussion), with Horacio di Yorio (teclados), Norma Galfetti (voice), and Horacio di Yorio (organ). Ayui  =>  TB113  $19.00
	Los Cadadías A major collection of music by Uruguayan composer Coriun Aharonian. Aharonian's music is remarkable for its combination of cool intelligence, passion, drama, and humanity. This CD provides an excellent opportunity to get to know this exceptional musical personality. 'Secas las pilas de todos los timbres' (1995) is an electroacoustic composition of a wide range of moods, a tape collage of sounds from "documents of different places and times ...". 'Mestizo' (1993) is a powerful, gripping orchestral piece, with a stunning opening of deep percussion and brass. Aharonian conducts the Montevideo new music ensemble in a performance of his remarkable 'Digo, es un decir' (1979) and plays his solo piano piece ?Y ahora?' (1984). Other compositions on the CD are 'Gente' (1990), Musica para cinco' (1972), 'Musica para tres' (1968), 'Los cadadias' (1980), and 'Una cancion' (1998). The performances are by Sudwestfunk Symphony Orchestra (Zoltan Pesko, conductor); Ensemble Aventure, Freiburg (Bernhard Wulff, conductor); Coriun Aharonian (piano); members of Nucleo Musica Nueva de Montevideo (Coriun Aharonian, conductor); members of Ensemble TaG, Winterthur: Anna-Katharina Graf (flute), Yoko Fujita (violin), and Junichi Onaka (piano); members of ensemble Modern: Wolfgang Stryi (clarinet), Uwe Dierksen (tronbone), Sabine Pfeifer (cello), and Ingo Metzmacher (piano); members of Ensemble Avantgarde, Liepzig: Rolf Mielke (flute), Hendrik Schnoke (clarinet), Ivo Bauer (viola), Matthias Moosdorf (celo), Josef Christof (piano), and Steffen Schleiermacher (conductor). Tacuabe  =>  TB114  $19.00
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