Alberdi/Bilbao Symphony Orch - Luis de Pablo: Amicitia

Luis de Pablo�s compositional output is tremendously attractive � for accordionists as well � in view of its outstanding originality and quality. It is also entirely different from the remaining contemporary repertoire for accordion: de Pablo�s particularly expressive musical vocabulary is perfectly tuned to the dynamic capacities of the accordion bellows, as well as to the instrument�s wide range of sonorities and extended performance options. We all agreed that an original work by a great master such as Luis de Pablo would make a valuable contribution to accordion repertoire. Amicitia calls for immense orchestral forces: fourfold woodwinds, four horns and four trumpets, three trombones and a tuba plus harp, celesta, timpani, four percussionists, and a complete lineup of strings. In spite of this vast scoring, Luis de Pablo employs the forces at his disposal with great subtlety, particularly vis-�-vis the accordion. I�aki Alberdi has collaborated closely with different current composers, and premiered work by Sofia Gubaidulina, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Luis de Pablo, Joan Guinjoan, Gabriel Erkoreka, Ramon Lazkano, Jes�s Torres, Agust�n Charles and Jos� Mar�a S�nchez-Verd�.