Music Studio - Classical: the store

The Magic Violin is a music CD of high level qualities. It gathers classical popular moments that have been part of all of us through history of music and some smoothly touch of contemporary art too. Jaime Mansilla shows once again his spectacular musical skills by playing his violin under an awesome virtuoso performance together with Conductor John Stein and The St. Angelis Chamber Orchestra. A delightful CD !

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A native of Santiago Chile Jaime Mansilla received his musical training in Catholic University and Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh USA, with Daniel Heifetz.
Living today in Florida USA, where is an active musician and Concertmaster of the principals orchestras of the South Florida. International recognition was established in 1992 when the New York Times say of him: “Mr. Mansilla is a super technician” for his performances in Carnegie Hall, and has grown through his recordings and international tours for 30 countries, including the best concert halls of the world like: Carnegie Hall and United Nations in New York USA, Place des Arts in Canada, Mozarteum in Salzburg Austria, halls in Spain, Hungry, Poland, France, Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland, etc. His career was covered for CNN, BBC of London and all the international press for his highlight: “the first concert in the world in Antarctic territory” in 1993 served like Soloist and Conductor. He has shared the stage with giants of the music such as Luciano Pavarotti, Claudio Arrau, Tony Bennet, Samuel Adler, and others. He was invited to play with the World Philharmonic Orchestra in Brazil under the baton of Loren Mazel. Mr. Mansilla plays in a old A. Stradivarius Violin crafted in 1701 in Cremona Italy.

The St. Angelis Chamber Orchestra was first created by conductor James Manson at Austin School of Music in 2000. Back in 2001 began activities as an independent musical chamber orchestra and moved to Miami Florida to perform frequently in major halls and concert festivals. Actually lead by professor John Stein, The St. Angelis Chamber Orchestra has grown through many recordings debugging skills in baroque and classical music repertory.
St. Angelis Chamber Orchestra.
John Stein Music Director.

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Romantic guitar music is always nice to listen to. This CD is a good collection of guitar romantic highlights very well performed by Mr. Leonard Swarz. A CD to enjoy!

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A native of Berlin Germany, Leonard Swarz received his musical training in Houston Texas USA from Melanie Williams and Daniel Frenk.
Living today in Baton Rouge Louisiana USA, he has held a professorship at Louisiana State School of Music since 1988, and since 1995 has served as Guitar Player at the Baton Rouge Center of the Arts. International recognition was established in 1990 when he won the Guitar Scholarship for the Arts, and has grown through his recording career with over three recordings. Leonard Swarz performs frequently in major international halls and concert festivals. He conducts master classes in interpretation of classical & romantic guitar repertoire.

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Mexican music is always interesting but takes a little more attention and recognition when talking about non known music but extraordinary indeed. This discovery of the Mexican 18th and 19th centuries euro-influence music, enriches the history of Latin American art and it's own background. Jordi Morató traveled to Mexico City to research together with the CENIDIM (which is the Mexican music research office) and built up this extraordinary CD document.

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A native of Barcelona Spain, Jordi Morató received his musical training in Sevilla from Pedro Esqueta, Ana María Leal and Jaime Gal.
Living today in Italy, he has held a professorship at Rome School of Music since 1988, and since 1981 has served as University Guitar Player at the University of Florence. International recognition was established in 1977 when he won the Premio de la Guitarra Barroca, and has grown through his recording career with over eight recordings. Jordi Morató performs frequently in major international halls and concert festivals. He conducts master classes both in interpretation of early guitar repertoire and in interpreting the guitar music of modern Spain.

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