Preludes and Dances from Brazil

CD: Preludes and Dances from Brazil
Guitarist: Ricardo Gallen

Renowned Spanish guitarist Ricardo Gallén has embarked on a fascinating musical journey with his album, dedicated to the works of the legendary composer Heitor Villa-Lobos and to the Grammy-Award winner Sérgio Assad. Both Brazilian, this recording represents a hommage and a celebration to the country’s folklore and rich cultural heritage. Villa-lobos’ iconic Préludes and the Suite populaire brésilienne are preceded by the first recording of Assad’s captivating Colloquial Preludes, composed for Ricardo Gallén. Recorded in the gorgeous acoustics of the 13th Century Convent of San Francisco, in Ávila, Spain, Gallén’s performance is a testament to his exceptional talent and profound musicality and to his love for this music.

Content:

01 Colloquial Preludes: No. 1, in C major Sérgio Assad
02 Colloquial Preludes: No. 2, in A minor Sérgio Assad
03 Colloquial Preludes: No. 3, in G major Sérgio Assad
04 Colloquial Preludes: No. 4, in E minor Sérgio Assad
05 Colloquial Preludes: No. 5, in D major Sérgio Assad
06 Colloquial Preludes: No. 6, in F major Sérgio Assad
07 Colloquial Preludes: No. 7, in D minor Sérgio Assad
08 Colloquial Preludes: No. 8, in B minor Sérgio Assad
09 Colloquial Preludes: No. 9, in A major Sérgio Assad
10 Colloquial Preludes: No. 10, in F sharp minor Sérgio Assad
11 Colloquial Preludes: No. 11, in E major Sérgio Assad
12 Colloquial Preludes: No. 12, in C sharp minor Sérgio Assad
13 Preludes, W419: No. 1, in E minor Heitor Villa-lobos
14 Preludes, W419: No. 2, in E major Heitor Villa-lobos
15 Preludes, W419: No. 3, in A minor Heitor Villa-lobos
16 Preludes, W419: No. 4, in E minor Heitor Villa-lobos
17 Preludes, W419: No. 5, in D major Heitor Villa-lobos
18 Suite populaire bresilienne, W020: I. Mazurka-Choro Heitor Villa-lobos
19 Suite populaire bresilienne, W020: II. Schottish-Choro Heitor Villa-lobos
20 Suite populaire bresilienne, W020: III. Valsa-Choro Heitor Villa-lobos
21 Suite populaire bresilienne, W020: IV. Gavotta-Choro Heitor Villa-lobos
22 Suite populaire bresilienne, W020: V. Chorinho (Petit-Choro) Heitor Villa-lobos