Roberto Moronn Perez Grand Finale: Andres Segovia Archive CD

Classical Guitar Masterpieces on CD!
The fourth and final volume in this important series! This album showcases outstanding performances of works that are fundamental milestones of the guitar repertoire of the 20th century. The genesis for this unique project is a collection of pieces recovered in May 2001 at Segovia's archive in Spain. These pieces were dedicated to Segovia or commissioned by him, involving composers from eight countries. They were subsequently published as "The Segovia Archive Series" by Edizione Musicale Bèrben. Pérez states: "At the beginning of the 20th century, the way of thinking about music changed. It is within this investigation that the expressive potential of the guitar was 'rediscovered.' The compelling charisma and virtuosity of Andrés Segovia (1893–1987) helped to stimulate non-guitarist composers to write music for him, resulting in a significant increase in the instrument's repertoire. Many of these works were featured in concerts and recordings throughout his career. Additionally, many more languished in the Andrés Segovia Archive, a collection of recently discovered works among Segovia's private papers which were not made public until some years after his death. It is this collection of barely known, or in some cases, almost totally neglected works that were the focus of my three previous CDs containing pages of musical quality of the highest order. With the intention of closing the circle and providing a more holistic perspective, I felt I should not leave aside those pieces that the Spanish virtuoso chose to perform and record, and which stand as pinnacles of the Segovian repertoire."
Spanish-born Roberto Moronn Pérez studied in Madrid, Italy and the UK, graduating with first-class honors and a degree in Musicology from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. He completed a postgraduate program at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London, where he received the Julian Bream Prize. A prize winner of many international competitions, Roberto has appeared as soloist in Spain, Switzerland, Italy, the USA, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Germany and Japan, and in concert with numerous Spanish orchestras. Recently, he played the famous Concierto de Aranjuez with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine. Currently, Roberto is a professor of guitar at the Conservatorio de Madrid.
This album was recorded in the lovely acoustics of Holy Trinity Church, Weston, Hertfordshire, UK. It was produced, recorded, edited and mastered by the outstanding UK engineer John Taylor.
Reference Recordings has recorded and produced many GRAMMY award-winning CDs, hybrid SACDs and LPs in the fields of classical, jazz, blues and world music in recent years. Most releases are recorded with their own team and the belief that the sound of a recording is just as important as the music itself.
"Something special happens when musicology comes to vibrant life. Such is the case here… Spanish-born Roberto Moronn Pérez studied in Madrid, Italy, and the UK. He has worked with the Italian publisher Edizione Musicale Bèrben on the edition of The Andrés Segovia Archive. The repertoire here is absolutely grist to his mill, therefore. Few, if any, are more qualified to present this repertoire with such authority, and how he delivers. Recommended enthusiastically." - Colin Clarke, Fanfare

Features:

• CD
• Recorded on October 9-11, 2023 at Holy Trinity Church, Weston, Hertfordshire, UK
• Produced, Recorded, Edited & Mastered by John Taylor
• Album Art Director: JoAnn Nunes
• All Photographs: Boreal fotógrafos
• Made in USA

Musicians:

• Roberto Moronn Pérez, guitar

Selections:

Alexander Tansman (1897-1986)
1. Cavatina: I. Preludio
2. Cavatina: II. Sarabande
3. Cavatina: III. Scherzino
4. Cavatina: IV. Barcarole
5. Danza Pomposa
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895-1968)
6. Sonata: I. Allegro con Spirito
7. Sonata: II. Andantino, Quasi Canzone
8. Sonata: III. Tempo di Minuetto
9. Sonata: IV. Presto Furioso
Hans Haug (1900-1967)
10. Alba
Juan Manén (1883-1971)
11. Fantasia Sonata
Frederic Mompou (1893-1987)
12. Suite Compostelana: I. Preludio
13. Suite Compostelana: II. Coral
14. Suite Compostelana: III. Cuna
15. Suite Compostelana: IV. Recitativo
16. Suite Compostelana: V. Canción
17. Suite Compostelana: VI. Muñeira