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about
Imposible (Impossible) is a reflection about real love. It is an attempt to show love for what it really is, an imperfect labyrinth of feelings full of little dark corners.
The electric guitar has always been my main instrument, and because of this, I have always been fascinated by the use of different types of effects and sound processors, as well as microphones and audio engineering. Due to this, and after having some frustrating experiences writing commissions for very traditional classical music ensembles, I decided to write a piece free from limitations of any kind in which I could apply some concepts and ideas that arise from my experience as a guitarist. This would allow me to express some contradictory feelings that were locked inside me.
Rodrigo Faina is a composer and guitar player whose music often transcends conventional and outdated genre distinctions. An alchemist, able to blend the techniques of new music and the traditions of jazz, tango and other popular genres into a lush, progressive and evocative sound-world distinctively of his own.
The unpredictable and adventurous nature of his musical output places him in a particular position within the contemporary music landscape, and has earned him the respect and admiration of the international music scene’s key figures, but at the same time, brings him in conflict with both: the avant-garde and conceptualist classical composers.
Rodrigo’s music draws inspiration from literature, social inequality and abstract images, and his aim is to develop and renew musical heritage and traditions without losing the connection with the emotional, expressive and spiritual aspects of music.
Rodrigo’s music has been performed in prestigious venues such as the Kölner Philharmonie, WDR Funkhaus Köln, De Doelen and Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ.
He has collaborated with renowned ensembles, soloists and conductors from Europe and the United States, such as Asko|Schönberg Ensemble, DoelenEnsemble, Metropole Orchestra, Zapp4, Nederlands Blazers Ensemble, David Kweksilber Big Band, Bulgaria National Radio Symphony, Platypus Ensemble, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Vince Mendoza, Etienne Siebens, Bas Wiegers and Claron McFadden among others.
Rodrigo studied musical composition with Paul van Brugge and Klaas de Vries at the Rotterdam Conservatory, where he obtained his Bachelor and Master’s degrees with honours. During his composition studies at the Rotterdam Conservatory, Rodrigo also attended classes with Robin de Raaff, Luc Brewaeys, Peter Jan Wageman, Rene Uijlenhoet and Patrick van Deurzen.
Besides his formal academic training, Rodrigo also participated in masterclasses with, among others, Steve Reich, Maria Schneider, Samuel Adler, Kris Defoort, John Scofield, John Abercrombie and Jack DeJohnette.
Rodrigo has been awarded grants by the FPK (Performing Arts Fund, Netherlands), the HSP Huygens prize for excellenceand the Dutch Ministry of Education.
credits
released November 22, 2020
Jellantsje de Vries, Violin
Anna voor de Wind, Clarinet
Pascal Meyer, Piano
Rodrigo Faina, Composition, electronics
Produced by Rodrigo Faina
Recorded by Mikel Le Roy
Mixed and Mastered by Rodrigo Faina
Cover picture by Daniela Pafundi
Rodrigo Faina is a composer and guitar player whose music often transcends conventional and outdated genre distinctions. An
alchemist, able to blend the techniques of new music and the traditions of jazz, tango and other popular genres into a lush, progressive and evocative sound-world distinctively of his own.
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