Musical Beginnings
Kate Molleson journeys into the early life and musical influences of Cuban-born Tania León, with the composer in interview.
Kate Molleson journeys into the early life and musical influences of Cuban born Tania León, with the composer in interview. They discuss the composer’s family and education, alongside the cultural influence of Cuba upon León's creative development.
Parajota Delaté
Continuum
Tania León, conductor
Rituál
Clemens Leske, piano
Haiku
Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble
Tania León, conductor
Compay Segundo
Chan Chan (excerpt)
Buena Vista Social Club
Tania León
Batá
Foundation Philharmonic Orchestra
David Snell, conductor
Homage to Prokofiev
Adam Kent, piano
Tania León and Michel Camilo
Batéy
Western Wind Vocal Ensemble
Puntilla and New Generation
Tania León, conductor
Produced by Luke Whitlock
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Tania León
Parajota Delaté
Ensemble: Continuum. Conductor: Tania León.- NEW WORLD : NWCR-662.
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Tania León
Rituál
Performer: Clemens Laske.- NEW WORLD : NWCR-662.
- NEW WORLD.
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Tania León
Haiku
Performer: Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble. Conductor: Tania León.- ALBANY : TROY-1284.
- ALBANY.
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Tania León
Batá
Orchestra: Foundation Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: David Snell.- ATMA CLASSIQUE : ACD-22199.
- ATMA CLASSIQUE.
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Tania León
Homage to Prokofiev
Performer: Adam Kent.- ALBANY : TROY-1893.
- ALBANY.
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Tania León
Batéy
Choir: Western Wind. Ensemble: Puntilla And New Generation. Conductor: Tania León.- NEW WORLD : NWCR-662.
- NEW WORLD.
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