2017 release. Carlos Franzetti is that rare Renaissance Man, partnered in his musical entrepreneurship by his colorful wife, concert pianist Allison Brewster Franzetti. With this release we find Carlos once again bridging that supposed gap between contemporary classics and the jazz and "easy listening" world. It also shows a more reflective Carlos with the title track, "Luminosa," which is seemingly contemplative yet has a strict Bach-like classical structure. "Tango del Eco" by Horacio Salgan, arranged by Carlos, is more playful yet has quirky harmonies that are not expected. In his music you can hear the influence of Shostakovich and de Falla, Dave Grusin and Piazzolla, George Gershwin and Cole Porter... "anything goes." Therefore, a work such as "Concierto del Plata" is both challenging (both for listener and soloist) and yet totally accessible but, most importantly, memorable in this age of forgettable and "throwaway" downloadable music. The three interludes from the ballet, "Dante PorteÃ±o" are just a taste of more to come from the ubiquitous and prolific pen (and mind) of Carlos Franzetti... a true original.

Tracklist:

Luminosa
Tango Del Eco
Concierto Del Plata: PorteÃ±a
Concierto Del Plata: Milonga
Concierto Del Plata: Criolla
Nada
Concierto en Blanco y Negro for Piano and String Orchestra: Decidido
Concierto en Blanco y Negro for Piano and String Orchestra: Quasi Pasacaglia - Grave - Solemne
Concierto en Blanco y Negro for Piano and String Orchestra: Energico 1
Interludes from Dante PorteÃ±o: Dante Noir 1
Interludes from Dante PorteÃ±o: Vals de Beatriz 1
Interludes from Dante PorteÃ±o: The Ninth Circle

UPC: 016728148320
Label: Sunnyside
Release Date: 5.26.17
Format: CD

Carlos Franzetti / Franzetti,Allison Brewster - Luminosa (CD)