Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4
October 21, 2010Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959)
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4
Sinfonica Heliopolis
Conductor: Peter Guelke
MP3 recorded in the Beethoven Hall, Bonn, on October 6, 2010 by Deutsche Welle (DW)
"The polyphony here is an expression of Brazilian culture and lust for life," said conductor Peter Guelke of the "Bachianas Brasileiras." In these pieces, the Brazilian composer melds the folklore of his homeland with the world of the Baroque. Johann Sebastian Bach's instrumental suites may have served as a model.
The result is a sort of South American-German world music, seemingly custom-made for the energetic young musicians of the Sinfonica Heliopolis, whose rhythmic drive is compelling and sheer joy in playing unlimited.
Author: Greg Wiser
Editor: Rick Fulker