Concerto

Concerto for 4-valve trumpet in C and small orchestra

My trumpet concerto is the result of a commission from my dear friend Franco Carranza, first trumpet of the National Symphony Orchestra of Peru. The concert is dedicated to General José de San Martín, Liberator of Argentina, Chile and Peru, within the framework of the celebrations for the bicentennial of the independence of Peru. It was premiered on August 19 at the Great Temple of Argentine Freemasonry, in Buenos Aires, where Franco was accompanied by the José de San Martín National Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Agustín Montali.

Duration: c.a. 17' 14''

4-movement concerto for piano and orchestra

The genesis of this work emerged in the wake of Kael Zollner's untimely departure. As I embarked on my master's program at the University of Birmingham with a plan to compose a symphonic work, I felt an undeniable urge to pay tribute to Kael in a way that transcended traditional conventions. Kael's fondness for the piano echoed in my mind, guiding me towards the choice of a piano concerto, and his affection for Pablo Neruda's "20 Poems and a Song of Despair" played a pivotal role in shaping the piece, as each movement draws inspiration from a specific poem within the collection.

Duration: c.a. 28' 50''