José Antonio Bottiroli’s protégé and greatest champion, Fabio Banegas, recently presented the fourth and final volume of a 4-CD anthology of his mentor’s complete piano works. and is a culmination of a life’s work.
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In this wide-ranging collection we hear works with orchestra and with chamber ensemble, as well as pieces for piano solo and duo. Symphonic Impressions for piano and orchestra offers lyricism and virtuosity, while the remainder of the programme focuses on Bottiroli’s contrapuntal mastery, the creative refashioning and expansion of earlier works, and his use of Argentine folk dances such as the chamamé. Together they present musical mementos of his own life experience. This project is a significant historical milestone—it is likely the first time the complete piano output of a Latin American composer has been recorded in its entirety. Beyond the historical weight, this is deeply personal. The Global Music Awards recently presented Fabio Banegas with a Silver Medal for Outstanding Achievement.