The album title, "Images of Brazil," and the musical images within were inspired by the evocative portraits of photographer Aline Müller.
Performer Biography
Erika Ribeiro, the pianist, is considered one of the most prominent musicians of her generation in Brazil, having won ten piano competitions in her native country.
Interpretation
The performers, Francesca Anderegg (violin) and Erika Ribeiro (piano), aimed to move beyond stereotypes of Brazilian music by showcasing a variety of styles beyond samba and Carnival.
Interpretation
The collaboration between Francesca Anderegg (a foreigner) and Erika Ribeiro (a native Brazilian) is an extension of Brazil's long history of crossover music, mixing their contrasting experiences.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded at St. Olaf College in Minnesota in 2017, following concerts in New York City and Rio de Janeiro.
Performer Biography
Francesca Anderegg, the violinist on this album, is an associate professor of violin at St. Olaf College and has toured extensively in the US and Latin America.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album features works by Brazilian composers who were interested in traditional styles like bossa nova, frevo, chôro, samba, and maracatu, often combined with neo-Romanticism, Modernism, and jazz.
