Led by Uruguayan-born Trumpeter Carlos Manuel Zabala, Virtus: International Ensemble is dedicated to perform and record a wide repertoire of music, drawing inspiration from diverse cultural influences. This dynamic new chamber ensemble, combines the precision and elegance of classical music with the energy of Latin American rhythms and the soul of traditional folk music.
Carlos, Chinese Pianist Lia Wang, and Chilean-American Double Bassist Edward Leaf met at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore (Maryland), where each was pursuing their classical training. United by a common interest in art music outside of the classical genre, and a love for collaboration and experimentation, Virtus was founded in 2011, and started to perform right away, with great acceptance from the audience. The group frequently performs with guest artists, specially percussion musicians.
In addition to public appearances, Virtus is passionate about music education and outreach, performing and collaborating regularly with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's ORCHkids Program. Virtus' members also teach and perform for other outreach and community programs around the globe.
Carlos, Chinese Pianist Lia Wang, and Chilean-American Double Bassist Edward Leaf met at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore (Maryland), where each was pursuing their classical training. United by a common interest in art music outside of the classical genre, and a love for collaboration and experimentation, Virtus was founded in 2011, and started to perform right away, with great acceptance from the audience. The group frequently performs with guest artists, specially percussion musicians.
In addition to public appearances, Virtus is passionate about music education and outreach, performing and collaborating regularly with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's ORCHkids Program. Virtus' members also teach and perform for other outreach and community programs around the globe.
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Lia Wang piano
Ed Leaf double bass |
REPERTOIRE
(sample list, new pieces are added constantly) Tico-Tico - Z.Abreu Baroque and Blue - C.Bolling Sentimentale - C.Bolling Veloce - C.Bolling Selection from Preludes op. 28 - F.Chopin Contradanza - P.D'Rivera Canciones Populares Españolas - M. de Falla Poeme - Z.Fibich El Diablo Suelto - H.Hernandez Chovendo na Roseira - C.Jobim Liebeslieder - F.Kreisler Liebesfreud - F.Kreisler Taquito Militar - Mariano Mores Gabriel's Oboe from The Mission - E.Morricone Libertango - A.Piazzolla Adiós Nonino - A.Piazzolla Oblivion - A.Piazzolla Ave María - A.Piazzolla Amor en Lágrimas - C.Santoro Valse Triste - J.Sibelius |
ABOUT THE MUSICIANS
Carlos Manuel Zabala © 2014