Aquarelles de l'Amérique latine
20 p., Niveau 3
Seresta
Cancion
Cubana
El
conventillo
Machu
Picchu
Santiago
Cancion
Paraguaya
San
Fernando
“The popularity of the music of South
America never seems to wane, in almost every new batch of review material which
comes through the post every few weeks or so, there is almost without fail some
new material from Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, etc. Due to their complete
misunderstanding by composers of what makes guitarists want to play this style
of music, i.e. nice rhythms and/or melodies, some of these new editions will,
mercifully, never see the light of day on the concert platform or
CD.
Aquarelles de L'Amérique Latine is not in that category I am pleased to
report, for here are seven compositions which hit the nail on the head. The
opening work, Seresta, a choro, grabs the attention immediately with its catchy
rhythm and nice tune and makes for a splendid opening to this set of
works.
The mood is changed to a slightly melancholy atmosphere with the
following habanera, titled Cancion Cubana, another “hit” of this album with its
beautiful melodic line and deliciously rich harmonies.
Others of particular
note in this album are Machu Picchu, quite a profound and solemn piece and the
grand finale San Fernando, an uptempo work which makes good use of the hemiola
effect.
All in all this is a stylish and entertaining new work from a
composer who seemingly knows his stuff. The presentation is excellent and the
piece should be within the capabilities of any grade 6-7 players.”
Steve
Marsh (Classical Guitar Magazine)
