Nonetto; Quatuor

by Heitor Villa-Lobos

Nonetto; Quatuor cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1953
  • Label: Capitol
  • Country: Brazil
  • Community rating: 3.8/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This stunning release highlights the Brazilian composer's genius for synthesizing European modernist structures with lush, localized rhythmic and melodic elements. The intricate chamber orchestrations feature complex wind interactions and soaring choral passages, conducted with immense precision by Roger Wagner. It stands as a vital celebration of Latin America's foremost classical architect.

Genres

Descriptors: leftfield, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Nonetto (Impress茫o R谩pida De Todo O Brasil)
  2. Quatuor: I. Allegro con moto (8:54)
  3. Quatuor: II. Andantino (8:05)
  4. Quatuor: III. Allegro deciso (3:54)

Credits

  • Heitor Villa-Lobos - primary artist, composed by
  • Roger Wagner - primary artist, conductor
  • The Roger Wagner Chorale - primary artist
  • The Concert Arts Players - primary artist

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