Guarnieri - Symphonies Nos.2 & 3
Catalog Number: BIS1220
10/10 Classicstoday.com
This album presents three major orchestral works by Brazilian composer M. Camargo Guarnieri: the vibrant Abertura Concertante (1942), the lyrical and festive Symphony No. 2 “Uirapuru” (1945), and the powerful Symphony No. 3 (1952). Performed by the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra under John Neschling, these recordings showcase Guarnieri’s rich melodic invention, mastery of classical form, and deep Brazilian identity, blending European symphonic tradition with rhythms, themes, and colors inspired by his homeland.
Special Offer
Sample rate
44100Hz, 20-bit
Guarnieri - Symphonies Nos.2 & 3
This recording features the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra and conductor John Neschling in three landmark works by M. Camargo Guarnieri (1907–1993), one of Brazil’s greatest symphonic voices. The Abertura Concertante, dedicated to Aaron Copland, reveals Guarnieri’s skill in crafting original themes rooted in Brazilian rhythm while avoiding folkloric cliché. Symphony No. 2 “Uirapuru”, named after an Amazonian bird and dedicated to Heitor Villa-Lobos, brims with melodic richness and vibrant orchestration, combining lyrical introspection with festive energy. Symphony No. 3, inspired by an indigenous mourning song of the Pareci people, merges calm and violence in a compelling narrative and won first prize in São Paulo’s 400th anniversary competition. Together, these works illustrate Guarnieri’s blend of classical form, contrapuntal mastery, and Brazilian soul, making a strong case for his place alongside the 20th century’s most distinctive symphonists.
Published date
2002-03-31
Number of discs
1
Sample rate
44100Hz, 20-bit
Channels
stereo:16:2.0
Made in Sweden since 1999. In collaboration with Textalk.
Cart
| Artikel | Antal | Beskrivning | a pris | Totalt |
Env.session: NULL Env.order NULL string(2) "en" collector.CheckoutUrl collector.OrderItemCount 0 collector.CartUrl NULL collector.Order NULL