"Daniel Salazar is a true virtuoso who does not
        attempt to use his virtuosity purely for effect.
    Instead we are offered thoughtful, intelligent
  readings - at times almost private utterances
          so that the audience seemed to be intruding."

                    The Sunday Times, Valletta







Daniel Salzazar performs both with his contemporary ensemble and as
a soloist with orchestra. Read more about his music below.


    Contemporary Ensemble

Internationally acclaimed guitarist Daniel Salazar, whose interpretations of the Spanish classical guitar repertoire have been praised throughout the US, Mexico, Spain and Europe, marks a new phase in his career with this new project. In his continued effort to expand the guitar's repertoire, and influenced by various musical forms, including traditional and popular Latin American music, Spanish flamenco and even American Rock, Daniel has developed a new musical style that features the classical guitar combined with an ensemble of guitars, bass, keyboards, Latin percussion and orchestral instruments. The result is an exciting, original contemporary sound featuring virtuostic and passionate guitar playing.

The ensemble's repertoire includes original compositions featured on the Compact Discs "Mosaico" and"Daniel Salazar", as well as thrilling new arrangements of Latin selections and guitar classics such as "Leyenda" and other exciting works. The group is available for concerts, music festivals and other performances.


    Repertoire With Orchestra

For the 2003-2004 season, Daniel Salazar will be presenting a unique program featuring Spanish and Latin American classics especially arranged for guitar and orchestra. The music is full of exciting rhythms, colorful harmonies, and beautiful melodies. It is perfectly suited for Pops series, outdoor summer concerts, or programs with a Latin/Spanish theme. The performance may also include Flamenco or Tango choreography.

All the music has been professionally arranged and orchestrated by Daniel Salazar and California composer/arranger Beth Ertz, who has worked with artists such as Elmer Bernstein, Barbara Streisand, Placido Domingo, The Boston Pops and many others.

Performance package includes conductor's scores and instrumental parts. Sample audio recordings are available upon request.

Instrumentation - 2fl, 2ob, 2cl, 2bsn, 2tpt, 2fhrn, 1timp, 1perc, 1synth, strings, guitar soloist

    Repertoire:

MALAGUEÑA Lecuona (Cuba)
An exciting arrangement of this universal favorite, based on the original piano version

LEYENDA (from Suite Espaņola) Albeniz (Spain)
The solo guitar version, popularized by the great Andres Segovia, has long been an audience favorite. This dynamic arrangement brings new brilliance and color to this guitar classic.

DANZA DEL MOLINERO, The Miller's Dance M. de Falla (Spain)
The Milleršs Dance is based on the traditional Farruca flamenco rhythm, and retains all of the passion and intensity of the original Spanish dance.

EL AMOR BRUJO SUITE M. de Falla (Spain)
Introduccion
Escena
Cancion del Fuego Fatuo
anza Ritual del Fuego
Falla's flamenco inspired score includes the famous Ritual Fire Dance , one of the most exciting pieces in the Spanish repertoire. In this new version, the guitar adds more "fuego" to the music!

INTERMEDIO, La Boda de Luis Alonso G. Gimenez (Spain)
This exciting piece features fast paced Spanish dance rhythms and castanets. Always an audience favorite!

LA CUMPARSITA (tango) G.M. Rodriguez (Argentina)
Probably the most widely recognized of all Argentinean tangos, this piece features syncopated rhythms, a sensuous violin solo and guitar fireworks!

TISÚ J.C. Oliva (Mexico)
Named after a type of silk cloth embroidered with golden threads, this lyrical piece features a beautiful melody inspired by flower pedals floating on a lake.

ADAGIO (from Concierto de Aranjuez) J. Rodrigo (Spain)
The slow movement from the most popular of all guitar concertos, Adagio features one of the most beautiful melodies ever written. This piece is presented in its original version.

All music (except Adagio) arranged for guitar and orchestra by D. Salazar
Performance package includes all scores and parts.

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