Ricardo Gallén - Preludes and Dances from Brazil (2025) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Colloquial Preludes: No. 1 in C Major
02. Colloquial Preludes: No. 2 in A Minor
03. Colloquial Preludes: No. 3 in G Major
04. Colloquial Preludes: No. 4 in E Minor
05. Colloquial Preludes: No. 5 in D Major
06. Colloquial Preludes: No. 6 in F Major
07. Colloquial Preludes: No. 7 in D Minor
08. Colloquial Preludes: No. 8 in B Minor
09. Colloquial Preludes: No. 9 in A Major
10. Colloquial Preludes: No. 10 in F-Sharp Minor
11. Colloquial Preludes: No. 11 in E Major
12. Colloquial Preludes: No. 12 in C-Sharp Minor
13. Préludes, W419: No. 1 in E Minor
14. Préludes, W419: No. 2 in E Major
15. Préludes, W419: No. 3 in A Minor
16. Préludes, W419: No. 4 in E Minor
17. Préludes, W419: No. 5 in D Major
18. Suite populaire brésilienne, W020: I. Mazurka-Chôro
19. Suite populaire brésilienne, W020: II. Schottish-Chôro
20. Suite populaire brésilienne, W020: III. Valsa-Chôro
21. Suite populaire brésilienne, W020: IV. Gavotta-Chôro
22. Suite populaire brésilienne, W020: V. Chôrinho (Petit-Chôro)

Renowned Spanish guitarist Ricardo Gallén has embarked on a fascinating musical journey with his album, dedicated to the works of the legendary composer Heitor Villa-Lobos and to the Grammy-Award winner Sérgio Assad. Both Brazilian, this recording represents a hommage and a celebration to the country’s folklore and rich cultural heritage. Villa-lobos’ iconic Préludes and the Suite populaire brésilienne are preceded by the first recording of Assad’s captivating Colloquial Preludes, composed for Ricardo Gallén. Recorded in the gorgeous acoustics of the 13th Century Convent of San Francisco, in Ávila, Spain, Gallén’s performance is a testament to his exceptional talent and profound musicality and to his love for this music.

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