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A New Hope

Osvaldo Golijov (1960- ): 3/5. A New Hope: Donald Macleod explores Golijov's diverse musical background, and focuses on Christ's Passion from the streets of Latin America.

Osvaldo Golijov (1960- )

Donald Macleod explores the diverse music of Osvaldo Golijov, in conversation with the composer.

3/5. A New Hope

Featuring Christ's Passion from the streets of Latin America, and an arrangement of Bizet for a film starring Johnny Depp.

Close Your Eyes; Cesar's Song; Without a Word (Film music: The Man Who Cried)
Salvatore Licitra, Fred Frith (guitar)
Salvatore Laurence (double bass)
Kronos Quartet

St Mark Passion (excerpts)
Luciana Souza, Samia Ibrahim (soprano)
Reynaldo Gonzalez Fernandez
Orquestra La Pasion
Schola Cantorum de Caracas
Cantoria Alberto Grau
Maria Guinand (conductor).

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Wed 6 Feb 2008 20:45

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  • Wed 6 Feb 2008 12:00
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