VIOLIN
Tchaikovsky's Méditation from Souvenir d'un lieu cher, where I played and conducted the ensemble of Les Arènes Lyriques in Paris.
Our interpretation of one of my favorite composers, the deeply mystical Olivier Messiaen, in his Theme and Variations for violin and piano. With my great friend and musical partner, Manuel Vieillard on piano.
The first movement of Franck's Sonata for violin and piano, here with the great french pianist Jean-Frédéric Neuburger.
The virtuosic Caprice La Cadenza by Wieniawski, great Polish violinist of the 19th century.
VOICE
The beloved song by Violeta Parra, great chilean singer songwriter, in a simple arrangement I created for violin and voice.
Click here to watch interview/concert hosted by Gaelynn Lea
One of my first compositions, based on the lyrics of my late uncle, Bebo Gonzalez. The beginning of my project on his songs, to be included in my upcoming album.
Click here to listen to the legendary Robert Sherman (1932-2023) in this episode of the
Young Artist Showcase program (New York public classical radio station WQXR) featuring me.
COLLABORATIONS
A special collaboration with Residente and Silvia Perez Cruz in Madrid's Museo del Prado, where we recorded a live version of Residente's song 313. I had the honour to compose and play a violin solo for this song, that was included on his album Las letras ya no importan.
The official music video for 313 won best video at the 2024 Latin Grammys, and the song was nominated for song of the year.
In Nicolas Worms' cross creation between pop and classical music, Flot, an album divided in six episodes, I had the pleasure of recording violin on several tracks. I love his style of composing and arranging, a refreshing blend that opens up the mind to new connections.
More info on Nicolas here.
During my years in New York, I was part of the afro-amerindian mexican band Jarana Beat, directed by the talented Sinuhe Padilla Isunza. I recorded violin parts in the triple album Vibracion por Simpatia, where more than 55 artists collaborated. Being part of this band was a fundamental part of my musical path. It is with them that I started singing in public and improvising in the Jarocho style. I still join their performances whenever possible. Check out Jarana Beat's website here!
Through the mexican and latin-american musical community in New York, I met the ladies of Flor de Toloache, the first all-female mariachi band of the city, founded by Mireya Ramos and Shae Fiol. For a year and a half, I toured with them across the United States, as well as Colombia, Iceland, and Mexico. I also recorded violin on their album Indestructible. Their inimitable style, magnificent vocals and unique arrangements were influential in my development as a singer, performer and arranger.
Listen to their music on all platforms and check them out here!
During my studies at Manhattan School of Music, I met Steven Long, a composer, pianist and improviser from Brooklyn, NY, with whom I developed a beautiful musical bond and friendship. Together we explored many forms of creating music, around the violin, the piano, but also other types of keyboards and in different group settings. It was a fundamental part of my creative development.
My dear sister Valentina Gasparini and I had a duo for many years, called NoVa Duo, which brought us to perform in many places around the world. We loved playing 20th century composers such as Prokofiev, Berio, as well as the great classics for two violins, and new music as well. She tought me so much about musical spontaneity and freedom.
She will be forever in my heart and I will cherish the memories with her for life.
May we never forget you and may you rest in peace, Valentina (1992-2022).