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| Tepeu is the second CD of Ernesto Diaz-Infante's that I've had
the pleasure of reviewing. The first was last year's itz'at and
like it, Tepeu is a collection of compositions for solo piano. I'll
admit right away that I'm quite taken by Mr. Diaz-Infante's work. His
compositions have an improvisation-like freshness that I find
absolutely fetching. Furthermore his soft, gentle textures are soothing
when compared to the hyper-aggressive tone of the bulk of today's
art music. The flowing forms that govern his compositions imply a vastness
that is conducive to the imagination -- just close your eyes and let the
music take you away! Tepeu is brighter than itz'at, its harmonies less harsh, its rhythms more
regular. A composition like "As above, so below" almost sounds like a
bare-bones new age track. "Antithesis" is positively jaunty; it goes on a
bit long, but I defy anyone remain smile-less for its duration. Thoughtful
throughout and immaculately executed, Tepeu is serious music that
doesn't make you suicidal.
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