Results for "Dr. Alex Sino"

How Can Album Notes Compete For A Grammy Nomination?

October 1, 2026

Five compositions, five histories—and a 16-page booklet that argues that the story surrounding music can be part of the work itself. Most people think of a GRAMMY as an award for something they can hear: a performance, a song, an album, an arrangement. But there is a GRAMMY category in which the principal work being considered ...

"Rachmaninoff En Ritmo:" A Classical-to-Latin Jazz Crossover

April 1, 2026

The Duel of Two Pianos: on April 1st., 2026, Terry Heimat and Alex Sino released the new crossover composition “Rachmaninoff en Ritmo,” the first single of the upcoming album “Funky Sonatas”, featuring the internationally renowned pianist, Dr. Svetlana Smolina, and Milton Salcedo, Grammy-winning pianist and composer along with the exclusive line-up of musicians. Rachmaninoff was basically ...

Svetlana Smolina

Svetlana Smolina has performed with orchestras and given recitals worldwide – with the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher, Mariinsky Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Orchestre National de France, Salzburg Festival at Mozarteum, Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Ravinia Rising Stars in Chicago, White Nights in Saint Petersburg, Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Mikkeli Festival Finland, Ruhr Klavier in Germany, Moscow Easter Festival, Rotterdam Philharmonic, at the Stresa Festival, Hanoi Opera House, London’s Royal Opera Covent Garden, Tchaikovsky Conservatoire Moscow and Rome’s Accademia Santa Cecilia.

Bossa Breeze: Meditation On Memory And Inheritance

December 19, 2025

Lalo Schifrin’s music carried the weight of exile, memory, and reinvention—and it was precisely this blend of tradition and innovation that moved Alex Sino to write lyrics for his 1966 instrumental composition “Bossa Antique,” transforming it into the song “Bossa Breeze.” Grammy Winner, Alex Sino, on the question of why he chose a sixty-year-old instrumental composition ...

Rise – The Iconic Composition On The Album 'Alma Libre'

July 20, 2025

The composition “Rise" composed by Andy Armer and Randy ‘Badazz’ Alpert was released in 1979. “Rise” wasn’t just a song—it was a statement, a new sound for a new era. It proved that instrumental music could be modern, emotionally powerful, and commercially successful—it hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979. RISE was one of ...

Alma Libre - The New Recording From Grammy Winning Team

May 5, 2025

Three musical visionaries—Grammy-winning producers Alex Sino and Richard Bravo and renowned conductor and arranger Terry Heimat—have joined forces to unveil Alma Libre. This long-awaited album masterfully bridges the worlds of classical elegance and Latin flair. Released in April 2025, this stunning work showcases a collection of melodies penned by iconic composers such as Astor Piazzolla, Ennio ...

Alex Sino And Terry Heimat Are Unveiling The 'Funky Sonatas'

December 12, 2024

In a captivating blend of classical elegance and Latin rhythms, Grammy-winning producer Alex Sino and Global Music Award Winner Terry Heimat announce the completion of the first single—Astor Piazzolla's “Tema de Maria" from the long-awaited album Funky Sonatas. The album, set to be released in April 2025, promises to deliver an exquisite collection of melodies penned ...

Domus Solis: A Musical Journey From Classical Music To Jazz

August 17, 2024

Music supports global communications and surpasses limitations, and few genres illustrate this better than classical music and jazz. Both have rich histories and specific characteristics, yet they share a profound ability to stimulate emotion and tell stories. The album Domus Solis written and produced by Taras Kutsenko and Alex Sino artistically bridges the traditions of joy ...

A Final Ode To Camilo Valencia: The Video 'Made In Miami' Marks A Legacy

May 22, 2024

The “Made in Miami” video (see below) not only showcases the rich musical heritage of Miami but also holds a special place in the hearts of Latin music enthusiasts as it is from the 2-time Latin Grammy Award-winning album. The official video, featuring Milton Salcedo on the piano, is a visual and auditory feast. It opens ...

Camilo Valencia: One Heart At A Time - A Remembrance (1959-2003)

by Dr. Alex Sino
January 6, 2024

Camilo Valencia, a soul brimming with boundless passion, sadly died on September 6, 2023 after undergoing a third heart transplant. He thus carried the weight of four hearts throughout his journey, each pulsating with an ardent desire to share his musical gifts with the world. During his career, Camilo Valencia racked up credits working ...