Mignone: Festa Das Igrejas / Sinfonia Tropical / Maracatu De Chico Rei

Featuring

John Neschling
Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo
Francisco Paulo Mignone

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Historical Context

During Mignone's time, Brazilian arts were influenced by a nationalist authoritarianism, particularly the 'Modernismo' movement, which sought inspiration in authentic Brazilian culture.

Performer Biography

John Neschling, the artistic director of the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra, studied conducting under Hans Swarowsky and Leonard Bernstein and has had a solid career in Europe.

Compositional Technique

Mignone was one of the few great Brazilian composers of the 20th century to obsessively incorporate an image of Africa into his music, leading to his 'Black phase'.

Recording & Production

The São Paulo Symphony Orchestra has a Music Documentation Centre, one of Brazil's most complete musical archives, and a music editing office to preserve Brazilian music heritage.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Mignone was encouraged by Mario de Andrade, a prominent figure in Brazilian music, to compose nationalistic music, leading him to create works like Maracatu de Chico Rei and Festa das Igrejas.

Composition History

Mignone's early opera, O Contratador de Diamantes, had its most famous orchestral episode, Congada, performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra under Richard Strauss in Rio de Janeiro.