Role

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Composer

Birth

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1956

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

Gabriel Senanes is a renowned Argentine composer, conductor, and arranger who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on August 22, 1958, in Buenos Aires, Senanes grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a pianist, and his mother was a singer, which exposed him to music at an early age. Senanes started playing the piano when he was only four years old and later learned to play the guitar and the bandoneon. Senanes studied music at the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires, where he received a degree in composition. He also studied conducting with renowned conductors such as Pedro Ignacio Calderón and Mario Benzecry. Senanes continued his studies in Europe, where he studied composition with Franco Donatoni and conducting with Sergiu Celibidache. Senanes' music is a fusion of classical, jazz, and tango, which reflects his Argentine roots. His compositions are characterized by their rhythmic complexity, harmonic richness, and melodic beauty. Senanes has composed music for various ensembles, including symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, and solo instruments. He has also composed music for films, television, and theater. One of Senanes' most significant works is his opera "El Matrero," which premiered in 1997 at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires. The opera tells the story of a legendary Argentine gaucho who becomes a bandit after being betrayed by his lover. The music is a fusion of tango, folk music, and classical music, which creates a unique and powerful sound. The opera was a critical and commercial success and has been performed in various countries around the world. Senanes has also composed several works for symphony orchestra, including his "Concerto for Bandoneon and Orchestra," which premiered in 2001. The concerto is a tribute to the Argentine bandoneonist Astor Piazzolla and features the bandoneon as the solo instrument. The music is a fusion of tango and classical music, which creates a unique and exciting sound. The concerto has been performed by various orchestras around the world, including the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico. In addition to his compositions, Senanes is also a renowned conductor and arranger. He has conducted various orchestras around the world, including the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico, and the Symphony Orchestra of the State of São Paulo. Senanes has also arranged music for various ensembles, including the Buenos Aires Tango Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra of Argentina. Senanes has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 1998, he received the Konex Award for Best Composer of the Decade in Argentina. In 2002, he received the Latin Grammy Award for Best Classical Contemporary Composition for his "Concerto for Bandoneon and Orchestra." In 2018, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic for his contributions to the promotion of Italian culture in Argentina. In conclusion, Gabriel Senanes is a talented and versatile composer, conductor, and arranger who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. His music is a fusion of classical, jazz, and tango, which reflects his Argentine roots. Senanes' compositions are characterized by their rhythmic complexity, harmonic richness, and melodic beauty.

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