Composer

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Radamés Gnattali

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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21:02

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Suite Retratos is a composition for solo guitar and orchestra, composed by Brazilian composer Radamés Gnattali. The suite was composed in 1956 and premiered in Rio de Janeiro in the same year. The suite consists of four movements, each of which is a musical portrait of a famous Brazilian musician. The first movement, "Pixinguinha," is a tribute to the famous Brazilian composer and musician Alfredo da Rocha Viana, Jr., also known as Pixinguinha. The movement is characterized by its lively and rhythmic melody, which is reminiscent of Pixinguinha's own music. The second movement, "Ernesto Nazareth," is a tribute to the Brazilian pianist and composer of the same name. The movement is characterized by its melancholic and nostalgic melody, which is typical of Nazareth's music. The third movement, "Chiquinha Gonzaga," is a tribute to the Brazilian pianist and composer Francisca Edwiges Neves Gonzaga, also known as Chiquinha Gonzaga. The movement is characterized by its lively and playful melody, which is reminiscent of Gonzaga's own music. The fourth and final movement, "Anacleto de Medeiros," is a tribute to the Brazilian composer and conductor Anacleto de Medeiros. The movement is characterized by its lively and energetic melody, which is typical of Medeiros' music. Overall, Suite Retratos is a beautiful and evocative tribute to some of Brazil's most famous musicians. The suite showcases Gnattali's skill as a composer and his deep appreciation for the rich musical heritage of his country.

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