The string quartets of Mexico s leading contemporary composer, performed by Latin America sleading string quartet. The influences on the work of Mario Lavista (b. 1943) range from medieval,religious, and folk music to modernism. His music has a powerful sense of atmosphere and color,and a vigorous rhythmic drive reminiscent of the quartet-writing of Shostakovich.
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Mario Lavista: string quartets
I share with you this article written in Spanish by Luis Pérez Santoja for the Mexican cultural magazine called Confabulario. The article explains interesting aspects on the string quartets composed so far by Mario Lavista, probably the most outstanding Mexican living composer:[...]Mario Lavista (1943/04/03)has been celebrated for his 70th birthday. Again, this article by Luis Pérez Santoja might be useful for anyone interested in his music:[...]
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