Many works recorded for "The Music of Brazil" series, including this one, have never had recordings available outside Brazil, and some are world premiere recordings.
Performer Biography
The Minas Gerais Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 2008, has received numerous awards, including CONCERTO magazine's Grand Prize and the Carlos Gomes Award for best Brazilian orchestra.
Composer Biography
Carlos Gomes, Brazil's leading opera composer, also played a key role in the Italian opera scene of the late 19th century.
Recording & Production
An important part of this project involves preparing new or first editions of the works, as many were previously only available in the composer's manuscript.
Performer Biography
Fabio Mechetti, the conductor on this album, became the first Brazilian music director of an Asian orchestra when he was appointed principal conductor of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra in 2014.
Album & Artwork
This album is part of "The Music of Brazil" series, which aims to promote music by Brazilian composers dating back to the 18th century.
Cultural Impact
Carlos Gomes's work helped pave the way for the emergence of verismo, an Italian operatic movement that flourished into the early 20th century with composers like Puccini and Mascagni.
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