Latin American Classics - New World Symphony, London Symphony, Tilson-Thomas

This CD, originally issued on the newly-relaunched Argo label in the 1990s, now reappears on Australian Eloquence. As a demonstration disc of orchestral music, it is supreme. But it’s also interesting for its breadth of repertoire and its inclusion of many lesser-known orchestral works. For lovers of sultry, seductive and even angry Latin American music, this CD provides an immensely satisfying traversal. And MTT’s performances are full of colour and flair – as you’d expect, of course!

CARLOS CHAVEZ
Sinfonia india (Symphony No. 2)

AARON COPLAND
Danzón cubano

AMADEO ROLDAN
Suite de ‘La rebambaramba’

SILVESTRE REVUELTAS
Sensemayá

ALEJANDRO GARCIA CATURLA
Tres danzas cubanas

AMADEO ROLDAN
Ritmica V

ASTOR PIAZZOLLA
Tangazo

ALBERTO GINASTERA
Danzas del ballet ‘Estancia’, Op. 8a

New World Symphony
Michael Tilson Thomas