Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Leo Brouwer's guitar mastery with "Brouwer: Hika and the Young Composer." Released on November 30, 2018, under the Brilliant Classics label, this album is a testament to Brouwer's virtuosic skill and compositional brilliance. Spanning a concise yet impactful 54 minutes, the album showcases a diverse collection of pieces that highlight Brouwer's unique artistic vision.
The album opens with "Hika - In Memoriam Toru Takemitsu," a poignant tribute to the renowned Japanese composer, followed by a series of intricate and evocative compositions. "Tres apuntes" offers three distinct movements, each drawing inspiration from different cultural and musical influences. The "20 Estudios sencillos" provide a fascinating journey through various moods and techniques, demonstrating Brouwer's exceptional ability to convey a wide range of emotions and styles.
"Elogio de la danza" and "Danza característica" further showcase Brouwer's mastery of rhythm and dance-like structures, culminating in a rich and varied musical experience. Whether you're a longtime fan of Leo Brouwer or a newcomer to his work, this album offers a compelling introduction to the depth and breadth of his musical genius.
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Tracks
Hika - In Memoriam Toru Takemitsu (1996) - Tempo liberoLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
Tres apuntes: I. del "homenaje a falla"Leo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
Tres apuntes: II. de un fragmento instrumentalLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
Tres apuntes: III. Sobre un canto de BulgariaLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
Fuga No. 1Leo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: I. MossoLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: II. Coral. LentoLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: III. RapidoLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: IV. Comodo. AllegrettoLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: V. Montuno. AllegrettoLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: VI. —Leo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: VII. Il più rapido possibleLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: VIII. TranquilloLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: IX. ScherzoLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: X. —Leo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: XI. AllegrettoLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: XII. Tranquillo. ModeratoLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: XIII. MossoLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: XIV. AllegroLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: XV. SarabandaLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: XVI. Tempo di ouverture francese. GraveLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: XVII. ModeratoLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: XVIII. Moderato quasi lentoLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: XIX. Mosso. AllegrettoLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
20 Estudios sencillos: XX. MossoLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
Elogio de la danza: I. LentoLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
Elogio de la danza: II. ObstinadoLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
Danza característica: I. AllegroLeo Brouwer, Frédéric Zigante
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