Alexandre Silvério, the bassoonist, studied in Berlin with Klaus Thunemann and at the Karajan Academy of the Berliner Philharmoniker, performing with the Berliner Philharmoniker under conductors like Simon Rattle.
Composer Biography
Camargo Guarnieri, the composer, was named Mozart by his Italian immigrant father, who also named his other sons after great composers like Verdi, Rossine, and Belline.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Guarnieri often used titles like "Choros" for his works, explaining that "Choro is a replacement for concerto," rather than a direct adaptation of the traditional choro genre.
Recording & Production
This album is part of "The Music of Brazil" series, a project by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote Brazilian composers dating back to the 18th century.
Composition History
Guarnieri's encounter with poet and musicologist Mário de Andrade in 1928 led to the birth of the Brazilian Nationalist School of composition.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Guarnieri's music often features melodies reminiscent of Brazil's Northeastern sertão region, incorporating Lydian and Mixolydian modes and melodic formulas from the baião genre.
Recording & Production
Many works in this series, including some on this album, are world premiere recordings or have never been available outside Brazil.
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