Corcovado by Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994) Antonio Carlos, also known as Tom Jobim was a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist. He was a primary force behind the creation of the bossa nova style, and his songs have been performed by many singers and instrumentalists within Brazil and internationally.
Cancion Triste by Jose Dononstia (1886-1956) Padre Donostia was not only one of the greatest Basque composers of sacred, symphonic and stage music, but also a highly influential collector of and expert in his native region’s folk-music. His greatest achievement was to bring prestige to traditional Basque music, faithfully and elegantly conveying its deeper significance, …
Dolor by Jose Dononstia (1886-1956) Padre Donostia was not only one of the greatest Basque composers of sacred, symphonic and stage music, but also a highly influential collector of and expert in his native region’s folk-music. His greatest achievement was to bring prestige to traditional Basque music, faithfully and elegantly conveying its deeper significance, as …
Jerusalem by Charles Hubert Parry (1848-1918) Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry was an English composer, teacher and historian of music. Parry’s first major works appeared in 1880. As a composer he is best known for the choral song “Jerusalem”, the coronation anthem “I was glad” and the hymn tune “Repton”, which sets the words “Dear …
Intermezzo by Pietro Mascagni (1863-1945) Pietro Antonio Stefano Mascagni was an Italian composer most noted for his operas. Mascagni wrote a total of seventeen operas and operetta, several orchestral and vocal works, as well as songs and piano music. He enjoyed immense success during his lifetime, both as a composer and conductor of his own …
Julia Florida (Barcarola) by Agustin Barrios Mangore Barrios’s compositions can be divided into three basic categories: folkloric, imitative and religious. Barrios paid tribute to the music and people of his native land by composing pieces modeled after folk songs from South America and Central America. Imitating the compositional style and techniques of the Baroque and …
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Study No 12 (Estudio Sencillos) by Leo Brouwer (1939) Juan Leovigildo Brouwer Mezquida is a Cuban composer, conductor and guitarist. He is the grandson of Cuban composer Ernestina Lecuona Casado. Brouwer is best known for his performances and guitar compositions of modern music.
Study No 1 (Estudio Sencillos) by Leo Brouwer (1939) Juan Leovigildo Brouwer Mezquida is a Cuban composer, conductor and guitarist. He is the grandson of Cuban composer Ernestina Lecuona Casado. Brouwer is best known for his performances and guitar compositions of modern music.
Quizas Quizas Quizas by Osvaldo Farres (1903-1985) Osvaldo Farres was a Cuban song-writer and composer. Although unable to read or write music, he became a prolific and world-renowned composer. His songs include Quizás, Quizás, Quizás, “Acercate Mas”, “Tres Palabras”, “Toda Una Vida” and his own favorite “Madrecita” written in honor of his mother and still …
Moon River (Breakfast at Tiffany’s) by Henry Mancini (1924-1994) Henry Mancini was an American composer, conductor and arranger, best remembered for his film and television scores. He won a record number of Grammy Awards (20), plus a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously in 1995.
