Mexican composers Carlos Chavez (1899-1978) and Silvestre Revueltas (1899-1940) made unique and vivid contributions to the music of their time. In conversation with the conductor Odaline de la Martinez , Donald Macleod explores their work, beginning with an examination of the ways in which they depicted the culture and environment in which they lived.
Chavez Cantos de Mexico BBC Symphony Orchestra, conductor Grant Llewellyn Revueltas Caminos City of Mexico PO, conductor Enrique Batiz
Chavez Chapultepec (Republic Overture) RPO, conductor Enrique Batiz
Revueltas Pianos London Sinfonietta conductor David Atherton
Chavez Paisajes Mexicanos BBC SO, conductor Grant Llewellyn
Producer Lyndon Jones