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villa-lobos: pequena suite / bachianas brasileiras nos. 2, 5 and 6 - heitor villa-lobos

Heitor Villa-Lobos - Villa-Lobos: Pequena Suite / Bachianas Brasileiras Nos. 2, 5 and 6 (LP)

Heitor Villa-Lobos

1994
16 tracks
58 min
neoclassical

Villa-Lobos: Pequena Suite / Bachianas Brasileiras Nos. 2, 5 and 6

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Product Description

Immerse yourself in the rich, neoclassical tapestry of Heitor Villa-Lobos' "Villa-Lobos: Pequena Suite / Bachianas Brasileiras Nos. 2, 5 and 6," released on August 19, 1994, under the Marco-Polo label. This captivating album spans a concise yet impactful 58 minutes, offering a diverse collection of Villa-Lobos' most celebrated works.

The album opens with the enchanting "Pequena Suite," a six-movement suite that showcases Villa-Lobos' unique blend of Brazilian folk influences and classical structures. Each movement, from the languid "Romancette" to the lively "Gavotte-Scherzo," reveals the composer's mastery of form and melody.

The heart of the album lies in the "Bachianas Brasileiras" selections, a series of works that pay homage to Johann Sebastian Bach while infusing his styles with Brazilian musical elements. The haunting "Aria (Cantilena)" from No. 5 and the playful "O trenzinho do Caipira" from No. 2 are standout tracks that exemplify Villa-Lobos' innovative fusion of cultures.

Also included are the introspective "Elegie, Op. 87," the dynamic "Capriccio, Op. 49," and the evocative "Prelude, Op. 20: Preludio No. 2, Op. 20." The album concludes with the three-movement "Assobio a Jato," a piece that highlights Villa-Lobos' ability to craft music that is both technically demanding and deeply expressive.

Villa-Lobos' compositions on this album are a testament to his enduring influence on 20th-century classical music. Whether you're a longtime admirer of his work or a newcomer to his oeuvre, this album offers a compelling introduction to the vibrant and varied world of Heitor Villa-Lobos.

Tracks

Pequena Suite: I. Romancette: Molto lentoHeitor Villa-Lobos, David Apter, Rebecca Rust
3:05
Pequena Suite: II. Legendaria: AllegrettoHeitor Villa-Lobos, David Apter, Rebecca Rust
0:53
Pequena Suite: III. Harmonias soltas: ModeratoHeitor Villa-Lobos, David Apter, Rebecca Rust
1:54
Pequena Suite: IV. Fugato (all'antica): Allegro [leggiero]Heitor Villa-Lobos, David Apter, Rebecca Rust
1:06
Pequena Suite: V. Melodia: AndantinoHeitor Villa-Lobos, David Apter, Rebecca Rust
2:29
Pequena Suite: VI. Gavotte-Scherzo. Tempo de gavotte - Più mosso - Allegro vivaceHeitor Villa-Lobos, David Apter, Rebecca Rust
3:24
Bachianas brasileiras No. 6: No. 1 Aria (Choro): LargoHeitor Villa-Lobos, Friedrich Edelmann, Emmanuel Pahud
3:34
Bachianas brasileiras No. 6: No. 2 Fantasia. AllegroHeitor Villa-Lobos, Friedrich Edelmann, Emmanuel Pahud
5:03
Capriccio, Op. 49Heitor Villa-Lobos, David Apter, Rebecca Rust
5:33
Prelude, Op. 20: Preludio No. 2, Op. 20Heitor Villa-Lobos, David Apter, Rebecca Rust
5:31
Bachianas brasileiras No. 2, "O trenzinho do Caipira": IV. O trenzinho do Caipira (the Peasant's Little Train) [arr. For cello and piano]Heitor Villa-Lobos, David Apter, Rebecca Rust
3:35
Elegie, Op. 87Heitor Villa-Lobos, David Apter, Rebecca Rust
5:47
Bachianas brasileiras No. 5: I. Aria (Cantilena) [Version for piano and cello]Heitor Villa-Lobos, David Apter, Rebecca Rust
5:55
Assobio a Jato: I. Allegro non troppoHeitor Villa-Lobos, Emmanuel Pahud, Rebecca Rust
3:29
Assobio a Jato: II. AdagioHeitor Villa-Lobos, Emmanuel Pahud, Rebecca Rust
3:25
Assobio a Jato: III. VivoHeitor Villa-Lobos, Emmanuel Pahud, Rebecca Rust
4:00

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Villa-Lobos: Pequena Suite / Bachianas Brasileiras Nos. 2, 5 and 6
Artist: Heitor Villa-Lobos
Album release date: 19 augustus 1994
Label: Marco-Polo
EAN: 0730099352727
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 58 min
Tracks: 16 tracks

EAN

EAN: 0730099352727

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Neoclassical
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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