João Carlos Victor holds a Master of Arts in Specialised Solo Musical Performance Solist from the Musik-Akademie der Stadt Basel, which he obtained with the highest grade.
Compositional Technique
Paulo Rios Filho's piece "Répéter" incorporates extended techniques such as the use of the left thumb, percussive sounds, and the integration of the spoken word.
Album & Artwork
The album's overall mood is set by the serious and melancholy nature of John Dowland's chromatic fantasias, which reflect the darker shades of the chromatic spectrum.
Composition History
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco's Sonata, Op. 77, was commissioned by Andrés Segovia to fill gaps in the existing guitar repertoire and was premiered by Segovia in Seville in 1935.
Performer Biography
João Carlos Victor has collaborated with renowned composers like Sofia Gubaidulina and Paulo Rios Filho, reflecting his interest in contemporary music.
Performer Biography
João Carlos Victor, the guitarist on this album, won the First Prize at the 2015 Tárrega International Guitar Competition.
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