Archipielagos – A Piccolo Clarinet Excursion
Latin America’s foremost clarinetists Jorge Montilla, presents his second album especially recorded for the label and is devoted to repertoire featuring the ‘piccolo’ Eb clarinet. As one of the finest exponents of the instrument, Jorge Montilla is also a proud member of the world famous and prestigious Venezuelan music program “El Sistema”.
This album is a celebration of cultural diversity, musical innovation, and the expressive potential of the E flat clarinet.
Join Jorge Montilla and duo partner Alan Huckleberry on a journey of discovery through the soul-stirring melodies, captivating styles, and vibrant rhythms of Latin American music, within a fusion of diverse cultural influences from over 20 countries
This album promises to inspire, uplift, and transport you to the heart of Latin American musical heritage.
- Experience a curated selection of pieces showcasing the versatility
and expressive range of the E flat clarinet: - PAQUITO D’RIVERA (Cuba)
Invitación al Danzón Adapted by Jorge Montilla - EFRAIN AMAYA (Venezuela)
Archipielagos for Eb Clarinet and Piano - ALDEMARO ROMERO (Venezuela)
Preludio y Quirpa Transcribed by Jorge Montilla and Gabriel Meneses - ASTOR PIAZZOLLA (Argentina)
La Muerte del Angel Arranged by Jorge Montilla - ALBERTO GINASTERA (Argentina)
Pampeana Transcribed by Jorge Montilla - ALFRED PRINZ (Austria)
Sonata for Eb clarinet & piano
Jorge Montilla clarinet; Alan Huckleberry piano
‘Montilla performs with great enthusiasm and knows how to make the repertoire of his native continent jump off the page with effortless technique, subtle dance accents, and tasteful vibrato.’
AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE
CC0083
Total Time: 49.32 minutes
