Manuel Martinez
Clarinet
The program blends tradition and modernity, offering a musical experience that deeply resonates with the listener.
The repertoire, for clarinet and piano, includes commissions from renowned composers such as Feliu Gasull, Enric Palomar, Albert Guinovart, Emilio Solla, and Joan Albert Amargós, with the aim of preserving the essence of Spanish and Catalan folk songs while updating them with a contemporary idiom. In this way, it fosters interaction between tradition and modernity, creating a bridge between different generations of listeners.
This project promotes the creation and performance of innovative proposals that revalue musical heritage and enrich the cultural scene with a high level of artistry, highlighting the versatility and talent of the soloist.
PROGRAM
1. Feliu Gasull — Music for Clarinet and Piano*
-The Cesca pine tree (when the tramontana wind blows)
-Josephine the seagull
-Cornudella's Corner
-The bishop's skin
2. Joan Albert Amargós — Four Popular Songs**
- The Four Muleteers
-Zorongo
-Lullaby from Seville
-The flowers in her crown
3. Emilio Solla — Three Iberians for Clarinet and Piano*
-5 Jotas
-Cantaluña
-Cistern
4. Albert Guinovart — Four traditional Catalan songs**
-The Lady of Aragon
-The Sailor
-Amelia's Testament
-Daisy
5. Enric Palomar — Diván del Tamarit*
- Gazelle of unexpected love
- Gazelle of love that remains unseen
Enric Palomar — Nana / Sevillana
*Commissioned work
**Commission for the clarinet and piano version
- The organization should hired a pianist for a
couple of rehearsals and the concert(s).