Georgina Isabel Rossi, Silvie Cheng - Chorinho (2023) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Chorinho
02. Appassionato, cantilena e toccata: I. Appassionato
03. Appassionato, cantilena e toccata: II. Cantilena
04. Appassionato, cantilena e toccata: III. Toccata
05. Meloritmias No. 5: I. Ponteando
06. Meloritmias No. 5: II. Resposta ao bilhete do jogralrrapeixe
07. Meloritmias No. 5: III. Convite ao amigo Cristiano Ribeiro
08. Valsa da dor, W316
09. Pequeño estudio, Op. 78
10. Viola Sonata: I. Dramático
11. Viola Sonata: II. Evocativo
12. Viola Sonata: III. Agitado
13. O forrobodó: Lua branca (Arr. for Viola & Piano by Silvie Cheng & Georgina Isabel Rossi)

The new album by violist Georgina Rossi and pianist Silvie Cheng is saturated with Brazil’s rich musical heritage. CHORINHO presents a slew of alluring yet under-recognized works for viola, including world-premiere recordings of works by João de Souza Lima, Lindembergue Cardoso, and Ernani Aguiar.

A solo piano interlude honors Heitor Villa-Lobos, the titan of Brazil’s 20th century musical scene. The concluding track, an arrangement of Chiquinha Gonzaga’s song Lua Branca by the two soloists themselves, hangs over the collection like a light. Vibrant, soulful, and expressive, CHORINHO offers a spectacular glimpse into a little-known area of Brazilian contemporary music.

Cheng and Rossi's previously collaborated on "MOBILI: Music for viola and piano from Chile" (New Focus, 2020). Critics praised the duo for their "excellent performances" (CineMusical), calling the album a "very accomplished listen" (Take Effect Reviews).

Georgina Rossi, viola
Silvie Cheng, piano

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