Aantonio Barbosa, Pianist

On this CD:

1. Préludes (12) for piano, Book II, L. 123
Composed by Claude Debussy
Performed by Antonio Barbosa

2. Saudades do Brasil (12), suite of dances for piano, Op. 67
Composed by Darius Milhaud
Performed by Antonio Barbosa

Tracks:

Las Abejas
Fabiniana
Con De California: Allegra Moderato
Con De California: Adagio
Con De California: Vivace
Venezuelan Waltz No.3 'Natalia'
Son Op.47 Escordio; Scherzo; Canto; Finale
Crepusculo Em Copacabana
Sonatina No.1: Allegro Moderato
Sonatina No.1: Saudoso (Longing)
Sonatina No.1: Vivo
Amor Sem Fim

Average customer rating:

Spirit of Villa-Lobos

Música Armorial

Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Quintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0000037GZ
Release Date: 1996-06-02

Tracks:

Tres Pecas Nordestinas: I. No Reino Da Pedra Verde
Tres Pecas Nordestinas: II. Aboio
Tres Pecas Nordestinas: III. Galope
Mulher Rendeira
Tore
Toada E Desafio
Aralume
A Pedra Do Reino
Variacoes Sobre Um Tema De Guerra Peixe
Preguica
O Guerreiro
Rasga Do Nordeste
Baque De Luanda
Toada E Dobrado Da Calvalhada

Customer Reviews:

Spirit of Villa-Lobos.......2002-01-31

Interesting and thoughtful compositions give lyrical insights that are very Brazilian. Sparer than Bachianas Brasilieras but quite melodious. I've been searching for more Clovis and Quinteto Paraiba. Also found on the equally lyrical soundtrack to Central do Brasil (Central Station).

Liszt: Consolations; Schubert Lieder S558

Average customer rating:

Liszt: Consolations; Schubert Lieder S558

Manufacturer: Connoisseur Society
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Fantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

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General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000009KL3
Release Date: 1995-12-01

Carlos Barbosa-Lima Plays The Music Of Antonio Carlos Jobim And George Gershwin

Average customer rating:

Masterful
Some of the Arrangements are too slow....
This guy is phenomenal
BEAUTIFUL ARRANGEMENTS OF BEAUTIFUL MELODIES

Carlos Barbosa-Lima Plays The Music Of Antonio Carlos Jobim And George Gershwin
Carlos Barbosa-Lima
Manufacturer: Concord Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

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General | Pop | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0000006SK
Release Date: 1990-08-27

Tracks:

Caminho De Pedra (Rocky Road)
Desafinado (Off Key)
Estrada Branca (This Happy Madness)
Stone Flower
Corcovado (Quiet Nights)
Amparo
One Note Samba (Samba De Una Nota So)
Modinha
Canta Mais (Sing More)
Prld #2
Prld #1
Promenade
Summertime
Swanee
'S Wonderful
Merry Andrew
The Man I Love

Customer Reviews:

Masterful.......2000-07-30

Barbosa-Lima arranges and plays the Jobim masterfully. He really understands the samba/bossa nova guitar rhythm, offers us interesting and beautiful arrangement, and is an accomplished technical guitarist. I can't quite figure out why the Jobin and Gershwin are mixed on one CD, but much of the Gershwin is worth having as well.

Some of the Arrangements are too slow...........1999-12-05

Yet, the guitar music is beautiful, but the pace seems a bit too slow in parts. He does not do justice to the song, "Stone Flower". I might but the CD anyway because Jobim is the Master!

This guy is phenomenal.......1999-11-17

For pure virtuosity, I have heard few guitarists that can match this guy. If you love guitar music or bossa nova, definitely pick this one up. "Manha de Carnaval" and "Passeio no Rio" are breathtaking.

BEAUTIFUL ARRANGEMENTS OF BEAUTIFUL MELODIES.......1998-06-13

THIS IS GREAT MUSIC JUST TO LISTEN TO...AS A PERSON APPRECIATIVE OF THE GUITAR.

IF YOU STUDY THE GUITAR ON A MORE INTIMATE LEVEL AND WANT TO LEARN TO PLAY SOME OF THE PIECES , THERE IS A BOOK THAT YOU MUST HAVE!!

EXACT TRANSCRIPTIONS OF 9 OF THE RECORDINGS ARE INCLUDED IN BOTH MUSIC NOTATION AND TABLATURE.

Tracks:

Concerto In A Major For Guitar And String Orchestra: Allegro moderato
Concerto In A Major For Guitar And String Orchestra: Larghetto
Concerto In A Major For Guitar And String Orchestra: Allegro moderato
Tonadilla For Solo Guitar: Tonadilla
Capriccio Diabolico, Op. 85b For Guitar And Orchestra: Capriccio Diabolico, Op. 85b
Adios For Solo Guitar: Adios
Piccola Arietta No. 2 For Guitar And Orchestra: Piccola Arietta No. 2
O Boto For Guitar And Orchestra: O Boto
Nana Para Una Negrita For Solo Guitar: Nana Para Una Negrita
Concierto Antillano For Guitar And Orchestra: Allegro ma non troppo
Concierto Antillano For Guitar And Orchestra: Adagio expressivo; lento religioso
Concierto Antillano For Guitar And Orchestra: Allegro moderato

Customer Reviews:

Refreshing and new.......2000-07-15

Finally, after years of searching, there is a commercial recording of Ernesto Cordero's Concierto Antillano. I was fortunate to attend the world premiere of this work years ago and have been searching for a recording of it ever since. Barbosa-Lima, as expected, executes it with mastery. It is sad, however, that the Sofia Soloists provide such a bland accompaniment. This is Latin music, meant to be played with rhythm and gusto. The rest of the album is, for the most part, thoroughly enjoyable. I must say, however, that the Handel piece is somewhat out of place with the rest of the program. All in all, the CD is a worthwhile acquisition.

Wonderful........1999-01-27

This is a wonderful selection of pieces--mostly orchestral, many recorded here for the first time. Although some pieces are contemporary, they blend with the Handel (et al), and are very lyrical. I sometimes find Barbosa-Lima too stiff in his jazz/pop recordings (technical genius that he is), but his playing here is warm, sensitive, and emotional. If you like guitar in an orchestral setting (e.g., any of the artists that perform Rodrigo's work), you'll love this.