As an Afro-Cuban Latina composer working in the United States, Tania León is a unique voice in contemporary classical music. She brings the traditions of her youth into her music for ensembles around the world. "Working among different traditions is about being members of the planet," says León. "We’re all from the same planet. We haven’t left this planet yet."
This round table discussion focuses on the history and currency of the realities facing women composers. Chaired by Julia Wolfe, the intergenerational participants reflect on their shared heritage as female composers—a lineage in which they are defining members. Participating composers include Zosha Di Castri, Tania León, Missy Mazzoli, Jessie Montgomery, Laura Schwendinger, and Joan Tower.
Tania León shares a short video, "Thoughts of Fifty Years," before speaking (4:44) about her experience as a composer and conductor.
This is the second in a series of video profiles of Project 19 composers created by women filmmakers. Carolina Méndez's profile of Tania León takes the viewer inside the composition process of her new work, “Stride,” written in memory of Susan B. Anthony.
Part of A John Duffy Celebration presented by New Music USA, in partnership with the Duffy Estate and Roulette Intermedium, May 3, 2016
The Grossman Ensemble premieres "Rítmicas" by Tania León on December 6, 2019 at the University of Chicago's Logan Center for the Arts in Chicago, IL. Commissioned by the Chicago Center for Contemporary Composition.
Cuban-born composer and conductor Tania León talks with us about the influence of her home country on her music, ice cream and an upcoming premiere at the New York Philharmonic in the latest episode of Musical America unscripted!
Composer: Tania León Grade: 3. Utilizing the style of a Latin groove, this piece is a showcase for rhythmic dexterity. With stylistic elements of ostinati with off-beat accents and improvisation, this music excites both mind and body.
Composed 1981 by Tania Leon. Performed by Timothy Holley, violoncello. Faculty Recital, North Carolina Central University Department of Music, October 20, 2012, at B.N. Duke Auditorium.
Composer and Conductor Tania Leon shares valuable music career guidance and life advice with girls.
Aurora Borealis April (2013) First Monday Concert at the University of California at San Diego. Text by Derek Walcott Tiffany Du Mouchelle - soprano Stephen Solook - percussion
A Tres Voces (2010) for violin, viola, and cello by Tania León Gabriela Diaz, violin; Ashleigh Gordon, viola; Rhonda Rider, cello Taryn Wells, visual artist. New Gallery Concert Series Opening 18th Season Event "Identity" in collaboration with Castle of Our Skins November 4, 2017 video credit: Dave Jamrog Audio/Video
Live performance of Tania León's' "Beyond It" at New York's Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, written in honor of Soledad O'Brien. Performers: Carla Canales, vocalist Aixa Burgos, percussion Kurt Crowley, piano Anja Wood, cello
Adam Rappel - Percussion Leah Siltberg - Piano
Cuban pianist Willanny Darias performed a solo recital at Americas Society as part of the Cuban Culture Festival New York, presented by the American Friends of the Ludwig Foundation of Cuba.
Adam Kent live at (le) poisson rouge in N.Y.C., March, 2013.
A video highlighting selections from the Albany CD "In Motion" - Music for the Dance by Tania León. Videography by Michael Bregman. Additional credits can be found at the end of the video.
Pianist Adam Kent performing composer Tania Leon's MISTICA (2003) on April 20, 2010 at Saint Peter's Church, Manhattan. Part of FB Friends: A Concert Curated by Douglas Townsend. Recorded by Eric Somers, Sandbook Studio. Shot and edited by Dan Simon Filmmaker.
Cuban-American composer Tania León discusses her work for orchestra, INDÍGENA, performed by the ACO in New York at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall and in Philadelphia, PA at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. March 25 & 26, 2007. Filmed by Jeremy Robins.
De Memorias by Tania León - performed by The City of Tomorrow The City of Tomorrow: Elise Blatchford, flute, Stuart Breczinski, oboe, Rane Moore, clarinet, Nanci Belmont, bassoon, Leander Star, horn Performed at Tufts University on February 20, 2019.
From "Ladies FIRST - We're All Immigrants" Tania León's piano works Tumbao and going...gone were performed by pianist Adam Kent at the National Opera Center / OPERA America in New York City, on Sunday, October 2, 2016.
Fulcrum Point New Music Project Excerpt from Live Performance of Tania León's "Permutation Seven" March 28, 2018 Fulcrum Point New Music Project Stephen Burns, Artistic Director and conductor Constance Volk, flute/piccolo Corey Tiffin, clarinet/bass clarinet David Inmon, trumpet Brandon Podjasek, percussion Rika Seko, violin Larry Glazier, cello
Meridian Arts Ensemble in Timosoara, Romania. November 2007. Jon Nelson - tpt 1 Tim Leopold - tpt 2 Dan Grabois - horn Ben Harrington - tbn Raymond Stewart - tuba
Rimas Tropicales: Three songs by Tania León set to poetry by Carlos Pintado. La Estrella; La Paz de este Mundo; La Guitarra. Dedicated to Susan McMane and the San Francisco Girls Chorus. Commissioned by Classical Movements, Inc. as part of the Eric Daniel Helms New Music Program. Premiered in San Francisco, June 9, 2011. Premiered in La Habana, Cuba, July 2011. Susan McMane, Artistic Director and Conductor.
Tania León (*1943): Batá (1985). Foundation Philharmonic Orchestra diretta da David Snell. Cover image: painting by Peter W. Ostuni.
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