Benet Casablancas presents a captivating journey through his intricate and expressive clarinet compositions in "Benet Casablancs: The Clarinet Music." Released on November 1, 2022, via Columna Música, this album spans a diverse range of styles and moods, showcasing Casablancas' mastery of the clarinet and his unique approach to composition.
The album opens with "Dove of Peace," a chamber concert piece that pays homage to Picasso, setting the stage for a collection that blends classical elegance with contemporary flair. The "Quadern de Haikus" suite is a standout, featuring nine movements each inspired by different individuals and moments, offering a rich tapestry of emotions and musical textures. From the tranquil "Tranquillo" to the lively "Vivo e leggiero," this suite demonstrates Casablancas' versatility and depth.
Other highlights include the romantic "Romanza sin palabras," a tribute to Granados, and the "Epigramas Cervantinos," a three-movement suite that captures the wit and wisdom of Cervantes. The album also features solo clarinet pieces, such as "Introducció, Cadenza i Ària" and "Inflexió trièdrica i gratuïta," showcasing the artist's technical prowess and expressive range.
With a duration of 1 hour and 9 minutes, this album is a testament to Benet Casablancas' enduring contribution to contemporary classical music. Whether you're a seasoned clarinet enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Benet Casablancs: The Clarinet Music" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Dove of Peace. Homage to Picasso (Chamber Concert Nº 1 for clarinet and chamber orchestra)Benet Casablancas, Joan Enric Lluna, Antonio Galera, Moonwinds Ensemble, Pedro Alcalde, Nacho Gascón
Quadern de Haikus: I. For the London Sinfonietta's 50th Anniversary - Tranquillo. Poco liberamenteBenet Casablancas, Moonwinds Ensemble, Juan Carlos Garvayo, Joan Enric Lluna, Nacho Gascón
Quadern de Haikus: II. Per a Víctor García de Gomar - Poco Allegretto. Amabile e sempre fluendoBenet Casablancas, Moonwinds Ensemble, Juan Carlos Garvayo, Joan Enric Lluna, Nacho Gascón
Quadern de Haikus: III. Notes esparses. Acròstic per a Josep Maria Benaul - Lento e mesto. Un poco rubatoBenet Casablancas, Moonwinds Ensemble, Juan Carlos Garvayo, Joan Enric Lluna, Nacho Gascón
Quadern de Haikus: IV. 60 Felicitacions! (per a François Bou) - Vivo e leggieroBenet Casablancas, Moonwinds Ensemble, Juan Carlos Garvayo, Joan Enric Lluna, Nacho Gascón
Quadern de Haikus: V. Llum de Búger (per a Antoni Caimari) - Ampio, ma con anima e poco liberamenteBenet Casablancas, Moonwinds Ensemble, Juan Carlos Garvayo, Joan Enric Lluna, Nacho Gascón
Quadern de Haikus: VI. Gloss for James [spelling jA-M-ES] - Poco scherzandoBenet Casablancas, Moonwinds Ensemble, Juan Carlos Garvayo, Joan Enric Lluna, Nacho Gascón
Quadern de Haikus: VII. Blau Mar (In memoriam Alfons Borrell, pintor) - Animato, senza affrettareBenet Casablancas, Moonwinds Ensemble, Juan Carlos Garvayo, Joan Enric Lluna, Nacho Gascón
Quadern de Haikus: VIII. Comiat. Haiku per a Josep-Ramon Bach (In memoriam) - Poco mosso e liberamenteBenet Casablancas, Moonwinds Ensemble, Juan Carlos Garvayo, Joan Enric Lluna, Nacho Gascón
Quadern de Haikus: IX. Jardins de Kyoto (22 de juliol 2019) - Lento assaiBenet Casablancas, Moonwinds Ensemble, Juan Carlos Garvayo, Joan Enric Lluna, Nacho Gascón
Romanza sin palabras (Homage to Granados)Benet Casablancas, Moonwinds Ensemble, Antonio Galera, Joan Enric Lluna, Nacho Gascón
Epigramas Cervantinos: I. Con anima, spiritosoBenet Casablancas, Josep Colom, Joan Enric Luna, Pedro Alcalde, Nacho Gascón
Epigramas Cervantinos: II. Lento e dolce. Siempre un poco rubatoBenet Casablancas, Josep Colom, Joan Enric Luna, Pedro Alcalde, Nacho Gascón
Epigramas Cervantinos: III. Con motoBenet Casablancas, Josep Colom, Joan Enric Luna, Pedro Alcalde, Nacho Gascón
Aforisme – In memoriam Gemma RomanyàBenet Casablancas, Josep Colom, Joan Enric Luna, Pedro Alcalde, Nacho Gascón
Dues Peces per a clarinet i piano: I. PoemaBenet Casablancas, Joan Enric Lluna, Josep Colom, Joan Enric Luna, Pedro Alcalde, Nacho Gascón
Dues Peces per a clarinet i piano: II. Moment musicaBenet Casablancas, Joan Enric Lluna, Josep Colom, Joan Enric Luna, Pedro Alcalde, Nacho Gascón
Introducció, Cadenza i ÀriaBenet Casablancas, Mikchail Spivak, Joan Enric Lluna, Elena Solanes, Juan Carlos Garvayo, Joan Enric Luna, Pedro Alcalde, Nacho Gascón
Inflexió trièdrica i gratuïtaBenet Casablancas, Joan Enric Lluna, Josep Colom, Qiao Zhang, Joan Enric Luna, Pedro Alcalde, Nacho Gascón
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