Osvaldo Golijov Research Paper
Anish Narayana
Music 104-04
Professor Keller
November 9, 2016
Latin Music: Short Written Assignment
Osvaldo Golijov Osvaldo Golijov was bon in a Eastern European Jewish family that lived in La Plata, Argentina. His family was already involved in music, Jewish music and the new tango of Astor Piazzollafter He studied piano with the guidance of Gerardo Gandini. Later he studied with Mark Kopytman at the Jerusalem Rubin Academy. (Osvaldo Golijov: Biography.) Over the years Goilijov has earn many awards and countless recognition for his work. He received the Mac Arthur Fellowship award, which is awarded to a group of individuals who have improved the music world with their exceptional work. He has collaborated with many other famous composers such as Yo-Yo Ma.( Osvaldo Golijov: Biography.) The artist has been a major part of the Latin American music community and has many awards and recognition from many other …show more content…
groups such as the vocalist He has also worked in Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and has won two Grammy awards for an opera he directed.( Osvaldo Golijov: Biography.”) He is a teacher at the Sundance composer’s lab and has lead many workshops at Caringe Hall. He is the Loyola Professor of music at the college of Holly cross in Worcester.( Osvaldo Golijov: Biography.) An example, of his presence in Latin America is, that he is well known in Brazil.
The style of music was included in Brazilian culture when the area was spread with christan beliefs. The whole process became a form of resistance and a sense of positivity in society. His style of music allowed many people to come together that would not have gotten along other wise. (Osvaldo Golijov: Biography.)
In the piece 'Azul' for cello, obbligato which is composed by, Osvaldo Golijov and is performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Yo-Yo Ma( O. Golijov, and Obbligato group and orchestra). We hear a balance of sound, which relate to a sense of peace as well as pain, which wants to be resolved. The music shows that it is trying to find a balance where it is relaxed and at ease. In conclusion, Osvaldo Golijov is a talented musician who has been honored throughout the world for his work in music. He has been successful across the board and has performed with many famous artists. His music usually has a balance between a sense of peace and a sense of pain or
loss.
Works Cited
“Osvaldo Golijov: Biography.” Osvaldo Golijov: Biography, Holy Cross , Mar. 2013, .
O. Golijov, and Obbligato group and orchestra. “O. Golijov - 'Azul' for Cello, Obbligato Group and Orchestra (Live).” YouTube, YouTube, 26 Jan. 2012, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgca8ztefoq.
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Music 104-04
Professor Keller
November 9, 2016
Latin Music: Short Written Assignment
Osvaldo Golijov Osvaldo Golijov was bon in a Eastern European Jewish family that lived in La Plata, Argentina. His family was already involved in music, Jewish music and the new tango of Astor Piazzollafter He studied piano with the guidance of Gerardo Gandini. Later he studied with Mark Kopytman at the Jerusalem Rubin Academy. (Osvaldo Golijov: Biography.) Over the years Goilijov has earn many awards and countless recognition for his work. He received the Mac Arthur Fellowship award, which is awarded to a group of individuals who have improved the music world with their exceptional work. He has collaborated with many other famous composers such as Yo-Yo Ma.( Osvaldo Golijov: Biography.) The artist has been a major part of the Latin American music community and has many awards and recognition from many other …show more content…
groups such as the vocalist He has also worked in Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and has won two Grammy awards for an opera he directed.( Osvaldo Golijov: Biography.”) He is a teacher at the Sundance composer’s lab and has lead many workshops at Caringe Hall. He is the Loyola Professor of music at the college of Holly cross in Worcester.( Osvaldo Golijov: Biography.) An example, of his presence in Latin America is, that he is well known in Brazil.
The style of music was included in Brazilian culture when the area was spread with christan beliefs. The whole process became a form of resistance and a sense of positivity in society. His style of music allowed many people to come together that would not have gotten along other wise. (Osvaldo Golijov: Biography.)
In the piece 'Azul' for cello, obbligato which is composed by, Osvaldo Golijov and is performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Yo-Yo Ma( O. Golijov, and Obbligato group and orchestra). We hear a balance of sound, which relate to a sense of peace as well as pain, which wants to be resolved. The music shows that it is trying to find a balance where it is relaxed and at ease. In conclusion, Osvaldo Golijov is a talented musician who has been honored throughout the world for his work in music. He has been successful across the board and has performed with many famous artists. His music usually has a balance between a sense of peace and a sense of pain or
loss.
Works Cited
“Osvaldo Golijov: Biography.” Osvaldo Golijov: Biography, Holy Cross , Mar. 2013, .
O. Golijov, and Obbligato group and orchestra. “O. Golijov - 'Azul' for Cello, Obbligato Group and Orchestra (Live).” YouTube, YouTube, 26 Jan. 2012, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgca8ztefoq.
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