Alberto Ginastera

The Profile

Alberto Ginastera (1916–1983) was an Argentine composer and a leading figure in 20th-century Latin American classical music, known for ballets (Estancia), operas (Bomarzo), concertos and chamber music. His work combines nationalist elements with modernist techniques.

Born 1916, died 1983. Recognized as a major 20th-century Argentine composer. Wrote ballets, operas, concertos and chamber works. His style includes elements of Argentine nationalism alongside modern techniques such as serialism, polytonality and aleatory devices.

The review praises Ginastera as a leading 20th-century Latin American composer and analyses his Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2, noting modernist techniques (serialism, polytonality, aleatory) intertwined with Argentine nationalist elements (Pampas, Malambo). It highlights a strong recording with precise orchestral and pianistic performances.