Villa-Lobos's wife, the pianist Lucília Guimarães, played a crucial role in his career, helping him learn more about the piano and try out musical ideas.
Performer Biography
Emmanuele Baldini, the violinist, has been concertmaster of several major orchestras, including the Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, and has lived in Brazil since 2005.
Recording & Production
Most works recorded for 'The Music of Brazil' series have never been available outside Brazil, and many will receive their world premiere recordings.
Composer Biography
Heitor Villa-Lobos, the composer, earned a living as a jobbing cellist, playing in orchestras, entertaining in cafés, and accompanying silent movies before becoming a recognized composer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The three violin sonatas by Villa-Lobos share the influence of French late Romanticism, with composers like Saint-Saëns, Fauré, and Franck.
Performer Biography
Pablo Rossi, the pianist, won the first Nelson Freire National Competition for New Brazilian Talents in 2003 and has performed in major concert halls worldwide, including Carnegie Hall.
Album & Artwork
This album is part of 'The Music of Brazil' series, an initiative by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote music by Brazilian composers dating back to the 18th century.
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