810042704770

Blue Samba

Ricardo de la Torre & Lark Powers

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Format: CD

Cat No: ODRCD477

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Release Date:  09 October 2026

Label:  Odradek Records

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  810042704770

Genres:  Classical  Chamber Music  

Composer/Series:  Blue Samba

  • Description

    Blue Samba is the debut album from Duo Powers-de la Torre (Lark Powers and Ricardo de la Torre, piano), devoted entirely to the music of Uruguayan-American composer Miguel del Aguila - much of it arranged or written expressly for this recording, in close collaboration with the composer himself. Across seven works spanning thirty years, from the Andean-flavored Charango Capriccioso (with string quintet) to the title track's swing-into-samba, the album traces del Aguila's Pan-Latin musical language. Head for the Exit, Pianola Rebelde, and Blue Samba are all world-premiere recordings. Two solo pieces, Music in a Bottle and Conga, feature each pianist alone. Recorded at Pacific Lutheran University's Lagerquist Concert Hall with del Aguila as artistic producer, Blue Samba is the record of a genuine friendship between composer and performers, one that began when Ricardo first heard this music as a student in Mexico City