MP3.com Classical Composer Ernesto Cortazar Brings Greatest Masterpieces to iTunes Famous composer Ernesto Cortazar releases his full catalogue on iTunes through WaTunes
BigNews.Biz - Jul 02,2009 - DETROIT – July 3rd, 2009 – Successful songwriter Ernesto Cortazar III, son of the late classical composer Ernesto Cortazar II, the first artist to have over 14 million digital downloads through MP3.com, announced today to release his father’s full catalogue into leading digital music services including iTunes through WaTunes, the revolutionary online music distribution service which currently distributes the label of NBA Legend and Hall of Famer Earl Monroe. The Ernesto Cortazar catalogue will include classical masterpieces including ‘Just for You’, ‘River of Dreams’, and ‘On Top of the World’.
“WaTunes is on a verge to provide amazing opportunities to music artists and record labels worldwide. Our goal is to put the power back into the hands of the artist. We are very excited and honored to be able to help increase the brand and presence of Ernesto Cortazar into our music store partners. ” said Kevin Rivers, Founder and CEO of WaTunes.
“After 10 years of my father’s success on mp3.com, it is now time to open new markets and use all the online distribution network, WaTunes will give us that with all the new features that are about to come and this combined with their excellent customer service they have. My father had over 14 million downloads in less than 2 years on MP3.com back when it was a site dedicated to independent artists, now we want to break that record.” said Ernesto Cortazar III, Son of Ernesto Cortazar II.
Currently, his albums Just for You, Leaves in the Wind, and On Top of the World are now available on the iTunes. Expect to see more of his catalogue of music available on other music store services including Amazon, ShockHound, Rhapsody, and Zune throughout the year.
About Ernesto Cortazar
Ernesto Cortazar II was born in Mexico City into a family of composers. Ernesto's father, Ernesto Cortazar Sr., was an accomplished composer respected in his field and was named president of the Society of Authors and Composers.
When Ernesto Cortazar II was 13 he tragically lost both of his parents in a horrible auto accident. Despite tragedy Ernesto preceded with his intense studies by attending a music academy, and by age 17, he began scoring for movies.
At age 18, Ernesto completed his very first musical score for the motion picture "La Risa de la Ciudad". The main musical composition for this film was Ernesto's piano piece titled "River of Dreams." With this film, Ernesto Cortazar won the award for Best Background Music for a Latin American Film at The Cartagena Festival. Since then, Ernesto has composed musical scores for more than 500 motion pictures.
Ernesto traveled to more than 25 countries and performed his original compositions for political figures such as President Menem of Argentina, Nikita Krushev of the USSR and entertained in such prestigious venues including The Kremlin (USSR) and The Mexican Presidential House.
Ernesto's incredible performance was requested and enjoyed by many of Hollywood's biggest celebrities including Charlton Heston, Danny de Vito, Michael Bolton, Octavio Paz,
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