BBC New Generation Artists II: Santiago Cañón Valencia
Where Baroque meets Tango: acclaimed soloist Santiago Cańón Valencia pairs Bach cello suites with contemporary South American sounds.
Santiago Cañón Valencia cello
- Bach:
- Cello Suite in G major BWV 1007 (19’)
- Bach:
- Cello Suite in D minor BWV 1008 (22’)
- Osvaldo Golijov:
- Omaramor (a fantasia based on My Beloved Buenos Aires by tango singer Carlos Gardel) (8’)
- Santiago Cañón Valencia:
- Ascenso Hacia lo Profundo (7’)
The second event in our showcase weekend sees cellist Santiago Cańón Valencia balance two of Bach's towering suites for solo cello with a treasure trove of contemporary South American repertoire – featuring his own music alongside that of renowned Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov. The BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists scheme supports some of the world’s most exciting young instrumentalists, singers and ensembles at the start of their international careers through performance and recording opportunities.
Main image: Santiago Cañón Valencia © Angel Velazquez
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