Luis Humberto Salgado was one of Ecuador's most influential composers. His output encompasses nearly every genre of western European concert music, and seamlessly blends both nationalist and modernist styles. Most of these miniature pieces were inspired by the musical folklore of Salgado's home country, while works such as the Sanjuanito futurista and the Violin Sonata are more modernist. From the lullaby Aldita to the folk-dance infused Piano Quintet No. 2, these world premiere recordings reveal a vibrant and creative voice.
Tracks: 1.1 En la feria de mi pueblo (version for flute, clarinet, two violins, cello and double bass) 1.2 Fiesta aborigen (version for flute, clarinet, two violins, cello and double bass) 1.3 Sanjuanito futurista, Microdanza 1.4 Mosaico de aires nativos~VI. Nocturnal, Pasillo 1.5 Anhelo 1.6 Nocturno 1.7 Aldita 1.8 Brindis al pasado 1.9 Elegía 1.10 Atardecer andino 1.11 Capricho español 1.12 Violin Sonata~I. Allegro scherzando 1.13 Violin Sonata~II. Quasi adagio (Espressivo) 1.14 Violin Sonata~III. Final. Allegro con brío 1.15 Piano Quintet No. 2~I. Allegro concitato 1.16 Piano Quintet No. 2~II. Andante sostenuto e cantabile 1.17 Piano Quintet No. 2~III. Allegro spiritoso
