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The popular songs of this Cuban composer were recorded by Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Desi Arnaz, but it took Maria Letona to bring attention to Touzet's melodious jazz-inspired art music for the piano. Script with playlist available here and at www.compactdiscoveries.com.
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The popular songs of this Cuban composer were recorded by Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Desi Arnaz, but it took Maria Letona to bring attention to Touzet's melodious jazz-inspired art music for the piano. Script with playlist available here and at www.compactdiscoveries.com.
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Rene TouzetWow, this is wonderful music. I hope we hear more of his music on the radio. |
Transcript
Program 88
"Ren? Touzet"
MUSIC: clip from Ren? Touzet?s Cuban Dance Nostalgica performed by Maria Letona [Tempo Primo TP-002, track 11] [under the following]
Welcome to Compact Discoveries. I?m your guide, Fred Flaxman, and for the next hour we?re going to explore the life and music of the Cuban composer, Ren? Touzet [Too-SET], who lived from 1916 until 2003. I?m so happy you were able to join me for this particular musical journey. I think it will be a real compact discovery for you.
Ren? Touzet was born in Havana, but spent most of his younger years in the seaside city of Cojimar [Co-hee-MAR]. He showed interest and talent for the piano at the early age of four.
Touzet received most of his piano training from a teacher named Conchita Pereira [Pay-re-ee-ra], who was affiliated with the Falcon Conservatory in Havana. Under her guidance, Touzet participated in many recitals and c...
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Rick Martinez
Posted on March 19, 2009 at 06:36 PM | Permalink
Rene Touzet
Wow, this is wonderful music. I hope we hear more of his music on the radio.