Valdes, Maximiano

Jesus Reuda: Symphony No. 3; Viaje Imaginar

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2010-07-27

Works: Jesus Rueda: Sinfonía no 3 "Luz"; Viaje imaginario (Imaginary Journey)
Conductors: Valdes, Maximiano

This recording presents the definitive version of Jesus Rueda's Third Symphony, a journey towards the light in which the composer revels in the dazzling textures...continue...
Recording information: Sala Principal del Auditorio Principe Felipe, Oviedo, A (11/21/2008)....continue...

Rodrigo: A Portrait

2 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2008-03-25

Works: Joaquín Rodrigo: Cançoneta for Violin and Strings; Juglares; Children's Pieces (5); Canción y danza; Zarabanda lejana y villancico; Preludio al gallo mañanero; Serenata espa...
Performers: Gallén, Ricardo; Goni, Antigoni; Lojendio, Raquel; McFadden, Jeffrey; Ovrutsky, Mikhail; Pizarro, Artur; Polo, Asier
Conductors: Bragado-Darman, Max; Valdes, Maximiano; Encinar, Jose Ramon
Ensemble: ; Castille and Leon Symphony Orchestra; Principality of Asturias Symphonic Orchestra

Joaquin Rodrigo (1901–1999) was a prolific composer whose remarkable guitar concerto, the famous 'Concierto de Aranjuez', brought Spanish music to the attention of a wide...continue...

Naxos Spanish Classics - Rodrigo: Orchestral Music, Vol 10

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2007-11-20

Works: Joaquín Rodrigo: Madrigales (4) amatorios, for voice & piano (or soprano & orchestra); Cantos de amor y de guerra, song cycle for soprano & orchestra; Triptic de mossèn cinto, for soprano &...
Performers: Lojendio, Raquel
Conductors: Valdes, Maximiano
Ensemble: Principality of Asturias Symphonic Orchestra

Joaquin Rodrigo wrote more than two hundred compositions, creating a prolific variety of orchestral pieces, songs and instrumental music. Less well known, however, are various...continue...

Beethoven, Mendelssohn: Violin Concertos / Oliveira, et al

1 CD / Artek / 2007-10-30

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 61; Felix Mendelssohn: Concerto for Violin in D minor
Performers: Oliveira, Elmar
Conductors: Valdes, Maximiano

Spanish Classics - Rodrigo: Complete Orchestral Works Vol 9

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2006-10-31

Works: Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto serenata for Harp; Sones en la Giralda; Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar
Performers: Wentink, Gwyneth
Conductors: Valdes, Maximiano
Ensemble: Principality of Asturias Symphonic Orchestra

Dedicated to the celebrated harpist and Rodrigo's fellow countryman and friend Nicanor Zabaleta, the lovely 'Concierto serenata' from 1952 reflects the glories of Spanish music...continue...

The Most Relaxing Flute Music in the Universe

2 CD / Savoy Label Group / 2006-03-14

Works: Claude Debussy: Petite suite for Piano 4 hands; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Quartet for Flute and Strings no 1 in D major, K 285; Concerto for Flute no 1 in G major, K 313 (285c); Concerto for Flute & H...
Performers: Adorján, András; Arita, Chiyoko; Arita, Masahiro; Blacher, Kolja; Dreyfus, Huguette; Fugiwara, Mari; Fujiwara, Mari; Holliger, Heinz; Jaccottet, Christiane; Kantorow, Jean-Jacques; Koba...
Conductors: ; Rampal, Jean-Pierre; Stadlmair, Hans; Valdes, Maximiano
Ensemble: Boccherini String Quartet; Franz Liszt Academy Chamber Orchestra; German String Trio; Mozart String Trio; Munich Chamber Orchestra; Nice Philharmonic Orchestra; Taffanel Wind Quintet; Tokyo Bach-Moza...

Brahms: Piano Concerto no 2, Piano Sonata no 2 / Osorio

1 CD / Artek / 2005-08-16

Works: Johannes Brahms: Concerto for Piano no 2 in B flat major, Op. 83; Sonata for Piano no 2 in F sharp minor, Op. 2
Performers: Osorio, Jorge Federico
Conductors: Valdes, Maximiano
Ensemble: Principality of Asturias Symphonic Orchestra

Spanish Classics - Falla: Three-Cornered Hat, etc / Valdes

1 DVD Audio / Naxos (USA) / 2005-05-17

Works: Manuel de Falla: El amor brujo; Canciones populares españolas (7); Dance no 1 (from La vida breve)
Performers: Martos, Maria Jose; Nafé, Alicia
Conductors: Valdes, Maximiano
Ensemble: Principality of Asturias Symphonic Orchestra

Spanish Classics - Falla: Three-Cornered Hat, etc / Valdes

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2005-05-17

Works: Manuel de Falla: El amor brujo; Canciones populares españolas (7); Dance no 1 (from La vida breve)
Performers: Martos, Maria Jose; Nafé, Alicia
Conductors: Valdes, Maximiano
Ensemble: Principality of Asturias Symphonic Orchestra

Manuel de Falla is widely recognized as the leading figure in 20th century Spanish composition. 'The Three Cornered Hat' is perhaps his best known work,...continue...

Adagio Chillout

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2004-07-01

Works: Samuel Barber: Adagio for Strings; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Piano no 21 in C major, K 467; Sergey Rachmaninov: Andante semplice [fragment]; Hugo Alfvén: Elegy from Gustav II Adolf; ...
Performers: Alfven, Hugo; Alsop, Marin; Asturias Symphony Orchestra; Beckley, Lisa; Bilbao Symphony Orchestra; Brown, Timothy [Choral Conductor]; BRTN Philharmonic Orchestra; Camerata, Oxford; Cantorum, Oxford S...
Conductors: Alsop, Marin; Ligeti, András; Kamu, , Okko; Summerly, Jeremy; Judd, James; Mena, Juan José; Sakari, Petri; Panula, Jorma; Robinson, Christopher; Rahbari, Alexander; Kuchar, Theodore; Valdes...
Ensemble: ; Brussels Belgian Radio & TV Philharmonic Orchestra; Clare College Choir; Concentus Hungaricus; Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra; Iceland Symphony Orchestra; New Zealand Symphony Orchestra; Oxford Cam...

Personnel: Jenö Jandó (piano)....continue...

Opera Classics - Falla: La Vida Breve / Valdés, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2004-04-01

Works: Manuel de Falla: Dance no 1 (from La vida breve)
Performers: Baquerizo, Enrique; Cid, Manuel; Echeverria, Alfonso; Nafé, Alicia; Sánchez, Ana María; Suarez, Maria José
Conductors: Valdes, Maximiano
Ensemble: Prince of Asturias Foundation Choir

"The focus and atmosphere of the orchestral playing sets its tone from the sombre beginning in a resonant, luminous soundscape. Ana Maria Sanchez is a...continue...

Spanish Classics - Orbón: Symphonic Dances, etc / Valdés

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2004-02-01

Works: Julián Orbón: Danzas sinfónicas, for orchestra; Concerto grosso for string quartet & orchestra; Versiones sinfónicas (3), for orchestra
Performers: Aguilar, Hector Corpus; Atapin, Vladimir; Lev, Oleg; Vasiliev, Alexandr
Conductors: Valdes, Maximiano
Ensemble: Principality of Asturias Symphonic Orchestra

The masterfully orchestrated works on this recording embrace an eclectic yet unique mix of styles, with special emphasis on orchestral color, rhythmic drive and variation....continue...

Spanish Classics - Rodrigo: Orchestral Works Vol 8

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2004-01-01

Works: Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto pastoral, for flute & orchestra; Miniaturas (2) andaluzas, for orchestra; Adagio for Winds; Fantasía para un gentilhombre
Performers: G'froerer, Joanna
Conductors: Valdes, Maximiano
Ensemble: Principality of Asturias Symphonic Orchestra

Rodrigo's music unites the glories of ancient Spanish music with twentieth century textures and techniques. This recording features the renowned Canadian flautist Joanna G'froerer. "A...continue...

Spanish Classics - Rodrigo: Complete Orchestral Works Vol 5

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2003-03-01

Works: Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto para una fiesta for Guitar; Concierto madrigal for 2 Guitars
Performers: Clerch, Joaquin; Gallen, Ricardo
Conductors: Valdes, Maximiano
Ensemble: Principality of Asturias Symphonic Orchestra

Rodrigo's concerto for two guitars and orchestra, the 'Concierto Madrigal', is a suite of movements bound by themes from the Renaissance madrigal, 'O felici occhi...continue...

Spanish Classics - Rodrigo: Complete Orchestral Works Vol 2

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2002-11-01

Works: Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar; Fantasía para un gentilhombre; Concierto andaluz for 4 Guitars and Orchestra
Performers: Gallen, Ricardo
Conductors: Valdes, Maximiano
Ensemble: EntreQuatre Guitar Quartet; Principality of Asturias Symphonic Orchestra

"Ricardo Gallen, a guitarist who has impressed me in past releases, has ample technique and poise to navigate the difficulties of the solo Rodrigo concertos....continue...

Anthology of Spanish Music - Rodrigo: Orchestral Works Vol 1 / Valdès, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2002-06-01

Works: Joaquín Rodrigo: Soleriana, suite for orchestra; Zarabanda lejana y villancico; Children's Pieces (5)
Conductors: Valdes, Maximiano
Ensemble: Principality of Asturias Symphonic Orchestra

This new Naxos release includes three highly typical but less well-known orchestral works by Rodrigo, the most substantial of which is the 1953 Suite for...continue...