Milhaud -- Saudades Do Brazil |
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| Composed by:
| Milhaud, Darius
Hinson, Maurice |
| Series title: | Alfred Masterwork Edition Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7390-2971-8 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2002 |
| Publisher: | Alfred Publishing Company, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $7.95 |
Book Description:
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Milhaud's recollections from his nearly two years in Rio de Janeiro (1917-18) compelled him to compose this series of poetic dances---each capturing the unique charms of Rio's different districts, and reflecting the mood and atmosphere of Brazil. Influened greatly by tango rhythms, these dances are original, and not based on Brazilian folk tunes. Acclaimed music historian and authority Maurice Hinson has meticulously edited this new edition of Milhaud's Saudades do Brazil" based on the...
More DescriptionMilhaud's recollections from his nearly two years in Rio de Janeiro (1917-18) compelled him to compose this series of poetic dances---each capturing the unique charms of Rio's different districts, and reflecting the mood and atmosphere of Brazil. Influened greatly by tango rhythms, these dances are original, and not based on Brazilian folk tunes. Acclaimed music historian and authority Maurice Hinson has meticulously edited this new edition of Milhaud's Saudades do Brazil" based on the first printed edition."