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Joan-Albert Amargós
Composer, arranger, pianist, clarinetist and conductor, born in Barcelona 1950. Joan Albert Amargós’ music is inspired by the light and colour of the Mediterranean. One can always hear from the music’s aesthetic multiplicity that he masters classical, jazz and flamenco music. The melodic lines, rhythmical counterpoint and complex harmonies are his preference.
His compositions include chamber music, orchestra works, solo concertos, works for big bands and choir music.
Joan Albert Amargós has received a large numbers of awards. As a conductor, orchestrator and arranger he has worked with musicians such as Plácido Domingo, El Camarón de la Isla, Paco de Lucía, Tomatito, Gary Burton, and Katia and Marielle Labèque.
Recently, he has received a Grammy nomination in the “Best Classical Contemporary Composition” category for his NORTHERN CONCERTO performed by recorder soloist, Michala Petri and the Danish National Orchestra directed by LAN Shui.
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