Episode 3 extended version composers from Venezuela | S7 – E3

In this episode 3 of season 7 of the comusik Podcast, we present two composers from Venezuela Diana Arismendi and Marianela Arocha.

I. Presentation of Diana Arismendi

II. About her activities and activism

III. Explanation of her works and the current situation of Venezuela from her perspective in music.

IV. Explanation and audition of the work Élegos

V. Explanation and audition of the work Stella caellis.

VI. Presentation of Marianela Arocha

VII. About her activities and activism

VI. Explanation and audition of the play Los caminos de la tierra (The paths of the earth)

VII. Explanation and audition of the work Retablos

REFERENCES

Élegos (2019)
for cello and piano, commissioned by pianist Clara Rodríguez

Nina Rivas, cello

Clara Rodriguez, piano

Dedicated to the Venezuelan migrants scattered all over the world.

Stella cælis (2022)

Cello solo: Adalus Low Mancicni

Los caminos de la tierra

Felipe Rubio – flute; Álvaro Toledo – double bass and José Ávila on percussion.

“Retablos”

Composition Competition “El Sistema/Radio France” recorded by the Philharmonic Orchestra of Radio France in Paris.

Conductor: Máxime Pascal