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Osvaldo Golijov (1960- ): 2/5. Back to the Future: Donald Macleod explores Golijov's diverse music, focusing on the composer's South American roots.

Osvaldo Golijov (1960- )

Donald Macleod explores the diverse music of Osvaldo Golijov in conversation with the composer.

2/5. Back to the Future

Golijov taps into his South American roots.

K'vakarat
Mikhail Alexandrovich (cantor)
Kronos Quartet

Oceana
Luciana Souza (vocals)
Scott Tennant, John Dearman (guitars)
Elizabeth Remy Johnson (harp)
Jamey Haddad (percussion)
Jay Anderson (bass)
Gwinnett Young Singers
Atlanta Symphony Chorus and Orchestra
Robert Spano (conductor)

Rocketekya
David Krakauer (klezmer clarinet)
Alicia Svigals (klezmer fiddle)
Martha Mooke (electric viola)
Pablo Aslan (contrabass)

Mariel
Maya Beiser (multitrack cellos).

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Tue 5 Feb 2008 20:45

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