Composer

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Celso Machado

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1988

Average_duration

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15:20

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Musiques populaires bréiliennes is a composition by Brazilian composer and guitarist Celso Machado. The piece was composed in 1984 and premiered in the same year. It is a suite of six movements that showcase the rhythms and melodies of the music of the Breil region of Brazil. The first movement, "Ciranda," is a lively dance in 2/4 time that features a call-and-response between the guitar and percussion. The second movement, "Coco," is a slower, more contemplative piece that features a syncopated rhythm and a haunting melody. The third movement, "Baião," is a fast-paced dance in 2/4 time that features a driving rhythm and a catchy melody. The fourth movement, "Xote," is a slower dance in 4/4 time that features a lilting rhythm and a playful melody. The fifth movement, "Frevo," is a fast-paced dance in 2/4 time that features a syncopated rhythm and a virtuosic guitar solo. The final movement, "Maracatu," is a slow, majestic dance in 6/8 time that features a powerful rhythm and a soaring melody. Musiques populaires bréiliennes is characterized by its use of traditional Brazilian rhythms and melodies, as well as its virtuosic guitar playing. The piece showcases Machado's mastery of the guitar and his ability to blend different musical styles into a cohesive whole. It is a testament to the rich musical heritage of Brazil and a celebration of the country's diverse cultural traditions.

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