Echoes Festival of Latin Classical Music: Ray Picott podcast 2024
Calling all record collectors! If you're trying to navigate your way through the dauntingly huge world of Latin Classical music, don't fear - our resident expert is here to guide you.
Join classical music addict and weekend journalist, Ray Picot, in this special EF edition of the ILAMS podcast, Journeys Through the Labyrinth 2024 offers the opportunity to explore the anniversaries of a host of Ibe/rican composers and artists whose lives spanned a period of two centuries, including: Reynaldo Hahn, Trinidad Huerta, Josep Anselm Clave, Julián Aguirre, Andrés Gaos, Jaime Nunó, Eduardo Sánchez de Fuentes, Vicente Emilio Sojo, Olallo Morales, Joaquín Rodrigo, Valdo Sciammarella and Lorenzo Palomo.
This discographical whistle-stop tour through 2024's key celebrations offers an amazing kaleidoscope of styles and genres with plenty of variety to enjoy. Ray will highlight the key works, as well as revealing some lesser-known hidden gems in the Latin Classical catalogue. Plus, discover the seminal interpretations whilst learning about the music in context. Whether you're new to Latin Classical, or a seasoned aficionado, this podcast has something for everyone.
Ray Picot is Chief CD and Concert Reviewer at the Iberian & Latin American Music Society, and currently writes a popular column for Echoes Magazine titled Ray's Round-Up. A regular guest speaker at recorded music societies around the country, Ray boasts an encyclopaedic knowledge of the field. Think of him as your go-to guide to Latin Classical discography!