Daniela Rossi & Francisco Correa in the Festival Theatre

Join us for a very special Double Album Launch

Experience John W. Duarte’s brilliant arrangements of timeless jazz standards, brought to life through Francisco Correa’s captivating artistry in Songs from Beyond. At the same time, discover Homages, Daniela Rossi’s Brilliant Classics debut and second solo album to date, featuring world-premiere recordings, rediscovered gems, and tributes by and to Duarte. With her trademark flair and musical sensitivity, Rossi brings each page to life, making this release a true celebration of both history and new voices in the guitar world.

On top of this rich repertoire, Correa and Rossi will also present music from Latin America, honoring their roots in Colombia and Argentina and sharing the rhythms and melodies that shaped them as artists.

Another highlight of the programme will be Mark Houghton's Danse Diabolique dedicated to Daniela Rossi in its first performance!

A night of unforgettable music, artistry, and shared passion.

Programme

Circle Waltz Kristina Arakelyan (1994) Two Jazz arrangements by John Duarte

Stella by Starlight Victor Young (1899-1956) Lush Life Billy Strayhorn (1915-1967)

Daniela Rossi - Francisco Correa (guitar duo)

Idylle pour Ida (Homage to Ida Presti) John Duarte (1919-2004)

Three Valses op.83 (Homage to Antonio Lauro) John Duarte

I.Moderato con grazia
II.Andante espressivo
III.Rondo. Ritmico e con brio

Danse Diabolique (Dedicated to Daniela Rossi) World Premiere (Mark Houghton- 1959) Suite del Recuerdo (José Luis Merlín- 1952)

1. Evocación
2. Zamba
3. Chacarera
4. Carnavalito
5. Evocación
6. Joropo
Introduction et Caprice op.23 Giulio Regondi (1822-1872)

Daniela Rossi (guitar)

Interval

The Fox and Magpie (from Winterbourne Preludes) Stephen Goss (1964 - )
Costurera (from Suite Ernestina) Lucas Saboya (1980 - )

Zamba Negra
So in love Cole Porter (1891 - 1964)
Smoke gets in your eyes Jerome Kern (1885- 1945)
Body and Soul (Almeida) Johnny Green (1908 - 1989)
La Catedral Agustín Barrios (1885 - 1944)
Vals Op 8 No 4

Francisco Correa (guitar)

Danza Ritual del Fuego Arr. for Two Guitars Gruber & Maklar Manuel de Falla (1876- 1946)

Danza Ritual del Fuego
La Vida Breve

Arr. for two Guitars: Emilio Pujol

Daniela Rossi - Francisco Correa (guitar duo)

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Watch a short excerpt of Daniela and Francisco playing together recently in Bath: https://youtu.be/b5cEmLBefV8

Daniela Rossi:

"…you are a really special poetic artist who at the same time has great intellectual clarity, two things that don’t come together very often."
Dušan Bogdanović

"It was immediately apparent that this performer had great strength of purpose that came from an internal, intuitive understanding of how the most subtle of expressions could be effectively portrayed."
Ely Standard, 2012, UK

Francisco Correa:

"Equally comfortable gliding through brisk, virtuosic numbers, heartfelt songs, Correa is one of Colombia's top classical guitarists, Highly recommended!."
Classical Guitar Magazine

"Wonderful, a truly remarkable performer"
BBC Radio 3