Fabio Martino, the pianist on this recording, performs worldwide and is known for his versatility, playing both well-known concertos and lesser-known works by composers like Mignone.
Recording & Production
Many works recorded for "The Music of Brazil" series, including this one, are world premiere recordings or have never been available outside Brazil.
Performer Biography
Giancarlo Guerrero, the conductor, has received 13 GRAMMY nominations and 6 GRAMMY Awards with the Nashville Symphony, where he served as music director for 16 seasons.
Compositional Technique
The fantasia, a genre Mignone used for these works, is notable for its use of contrasting tempos and an improvisatory quality.
Recording & Production
This album is part of "The Music of Brazil" series, an initiative by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote Brazilian music from the 18th century onwards.
Composer Biography
Francisco Mignone, the composer, initially used the pseudonym Chico Bororó for his popular music work, which may have been a way to disguise his involvement in music considered less 'serious'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mignone's four Fantasias Brasileiras are part of his 'nationalist phase', influenced by his friend Mário de Andrade, a key figure in Brazilian Modernism.
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