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 PROGRAM ABOUT THE WORKS
PART I PART II
The Brazilians Mignone, Caymmi, Pereira, Barbieri and Altro show a wide
Francisco Mignone Alexander Tansman
variety and sound richness from Brazil. Francisco Mignone (1897-1986),
from 12 Studies Kolysanka #2
in his 12 Studies for Guitar (1970), depicted several Brazilian musical
#02 Seresteiro landscapes: the study Seresteiro refers to the serenades played on the streets
#04 Allegro Scherzoso Manuel Ponce in old times while Allegro Scherzoso represents a technical challenge with
Chanson its intermittent slurs. Porto (Harbor), by Dory Caymmi (b.1943), is based on
Dory Caymmi African rhythm afox and evokes the landscape of the beaches of the Atlantic
Porto Napoleon Coste coast. Marco Pereira (b.1950) seeks to make the guitar imitate a carnival
from 25 Etudes, Op.38 parade through percussion effects and sharp rhythms. Santa Ceia segundo
Marco Pereira #18 Allegro Athayde (The Lords Supper after Athayde), by Luis Barbieri (b.1963), is
Pagode em Planaltina #04 Andantino a programmatic piece that seeks to convey the emotions of the painting,
#23 Allegro Moderato The Lords Supper, by the Baroque master painter Athayde (1762-1830),
Luis Barbieri in five parts: a) the stares of the apostles (twelve chords representing each of
Santa Ceia segundo Athayde Grand Serenade Op.30: the glances of the disciples of Jesus Christ - some sweet, others mysterious,
simultaneously with the ostinato bass representing the heart of the latter); b)
Largo; Allegro; Vivace; Andantino:
Jesus speaks (a soft and beautiful tune); c) the apostles ask questions (their
Rafael Altro Marche et Choir de Plerins; Bolero; questions are confused, represented by the polyphonic style, and tension rises
Homenagem Andante (Choir); Final: Allegro; with a dominant seventh chord that never resolves); d) Jesus speaks of the new
Allegretto covenant (the music hitherto in Doric minor mode, shifts to a triumphant D
major); e) everybody looks at each other (again we hear the initial idea of the
approximate length: 53 minutes
twelve chords representing the glances, but this time the heart of Jesus beats
FLVIO APRO is recognized for his work as a guitarist, producer, researcher and distressed). The end of this piece is self-explanatory! Concluding the first part,
teacher. He holds a Masters degree from UNESP and a PhD from the Sao Paulo Rafael Altro (b.1973) pays tribute to all guitarists and composers with his
University. Apro is one of the most recognized Brazilian researchers on Musical virtuosic piece, Homenagem.
Performance, with published books and several articles in leading academic journals.
In connection with his research, he released the CD Francisco Mignone - Doce Part II exhibits a few of the great traditions of European music. Kolysanka
Estudios Para Guitarra by the label Tempus Clasico (Mexico). He performs regularly #2 (from Suite en Modo Polonico) by the Polish composer Alexander
at prominent Brazilian and International concert halls, and devotes himself as well Tansman (1897-1986) is a dreamy cradle song. The intimist Chanson (II
to chamber music. Apro is also a producer and South American representative mov. Sonata III), by the Mexican Manuel Ponce (1882-1948), is based on the
of HERMANN HAUSER GUITAR FOUNDATION, a non-profit cultural popular Catalan song El Testament of Amelia. The Frenchman Napoleon
institution based in Germany, organizing concerts and international competitions. Coste (1805-1883) was one of the most important composers for the guitar.
His activity as a teacher is widely respected as the guitar chair of MARINGA His 25 Studies are among the most creative and difficult for this instrument:
STATE UNIVERSITY (Brazil) and visiting scholar at CALIFORNIA STATE # 18 has a heroic Iberian character; # 04 is a religious choir, and # 23 is a
UNIVERSITY FULLERTON, besides being a guest in several Brazilian and festive march. The Grande Serenade Op.30 is a work of large proportions
foreign institutions. In 2014, he released two CDs for the prestigious label Brilliant (about 15 min.), which evokes several scenes of the 19th century: after an
Classics (Netherlands): Nocturne and The Brazilian Guitar, as well as The operatic opening, festive fanfares are heard, pious corals, Spanish dances
Brazilian Guitar (Delira Music), sponsored by the Brazilian Ministry of Culture. (fandango, bolero), which come together to make hearing this work a genuine
romantic journey!
The artist is sponsored by CAPES (Brazilian Education
Ministery) and Maringa State University.
He plays a guitar built by Sergio Abreu.