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Concerto for flute "Pitangus Sulphuratus"
José Serebrier: Concerto for flute "Pitangus Sulphuratus" was written in 2005 and significantly revised in 2007. The Concerto is dedicated to flutist Sharon Bezaly.
The title "Pitangus Sulphuratus" is the scientific name for the Great Kiskadee, a boisterous flycatcher bird native to South and Central America.
True to its avian namesake, the concerto features brilliant, chirping, and "pyrotechnic" flute passages that mimic birdsong. It belongs to Serebrier's period of exploring personal and nature-themed subjects, combining his Uruguayan roots with modern orchestral textures.
This work served as the core for the later, expanded Flute Concerto with Tango (2008), which added the Tango Inconclusivo and Final Tango movements to the original "Pitangus Sulphuratus" structure.
Richard Tognetti (conductor), Australian Chamber Orchestra, 2012, BIS / PLATOON
Pitangus Sulphuratus
José Serebrier (1938) is a prolific Uruguayan conductor and composer, recognized as one of the most recorded classical artists, having 37 Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations, and becoming a central figure in international orchestral life.
Born in Montevideo to Russian and Polish parents, he conducted his first concert at age 11.
After moving to the U.S. to study at the Curtis Institute of Music, he became the associate conductor for the legendary Leopold Stokowski at the American Symphony Orchestra. Stokowski famously called him "the greatest master of orchestral balance." He also served as composer-in-residence for the Cleveland Orchestra under George Szell.
Serebrier has conducted nearly every major orchestra in the world. He is particularly renowned for his interpretations of Leoš Janáček, Alexander Glazunov, and Dmitri Shostakovich.
He has released over 300 recordings. Notable projects include the complete symphonies of Glazunov and Dvořák, and a celebrated series of Stokowski transcriptions.
His music is known for its "vivid orchestral colors," "lyrical intensity," and "virtuosity." While often incorporating modern techniques, his work remains deeply rooted in a sense of drama and rhythm. Many of his works, such as the Flute Concerto with Tango (2008), reflect his South American heritage, blending traditional Latin rhythms with sophisticated Western orchestral structures.
His works are published primarily by Peermusic Classical and C.F. Peters, and he remains a sought-after guest conductor for his technical precision and unique historical connection to the "Golden Age" of conducting.