“[Nieto’s] deft orchestration is buoyed by the church’s resonant acoustics, and amplified by Heidi Trefethen’s excellent live audio. At C U Z A’s opening, a plaintive, low-register oboe melody hovers dejectedly above horn and bassoon, but the mood quickly changes to become resolute. Particularly captivating are staunch tutti figures which seem to grow larger as the edges of the tessitura widen dramatically. Through the rest of the piece, a stuttering rhythmic figure comes in and out of focus, driving the ensemble through a series of precisely articulated figures to its close.” Julia Kuhlman reviews Quinteto Latino’s recent showcase, which included performances of works by Gabriela Lena Frank and Gabriela Ortiz, and the premiere of “C U Z A,” a new piece by ACF create artist Felipe Nieto. Read more in I CARE IF YOU LISTEN at the link in our bio #NewMusic #Composer #QuintetoLatino