Many of Dilermando Reis's approximately 100 compositions became standards of Brazilian popular guitar, including 'Dois Destinos' and 'Se Ela Perguntar'.
Cultural Impact
Dilermando Reis's waltz 'Abismo de Rosas' remains popular in some circles today and was a significant recording for Continental (Brazil) in the 1950s and 60s.
Composer Biography
Dilermando Reis, a famous Brazilian popular guitarist, recorded over forty albums between 1941 and 1975.
Composer Biography
Dilermando Reis taught guitar to notable students, including former president Juscelino Kubitschek and guitarists Bola Sete and Darci Vilaverde.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Dilermando Reis preferred the traditional Brazilian guitar style, playing waltzes and choros full of modulations with his unique sound.
Cultural Impact
Dilermando Reis's compositions are performed annually at the 'Festival Dilermando Reis' in Guarantinguetà, Brazil.
Performer Biography
Salvatore Fortunato, the guitarist on this album, was awarded the 'International Critics Award-Le Cattedrali Letterarie Europee' as the best emerging young artist in 2014.
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