Composed in 2001 and revised (especially the brazilian
percussion ensemble part) in 2007.
The Brazilian Rhapsody (Rapsódia Brasileira in
portuguese) is written for a large orchestra (1 Picc, 4
Fl, 4 Ob, 4 Cl, 4 Bn, 6 Hrn, 4 Tr, 4 Trb, 1 Tuba, 6
Timp and percussion, 3 Hrps, Str) and a brazilian
percussion ensemble known as "Bateria" (a set of
different percussion instruments very typical of the
brazilian samba schools).
This work, as the names indicates, presents several
original th...(+)
Composed in 2001 and revised (especially the brazilian
percussion ensemble part) in 2007.
The Brazilian Rhapsody (Rapsódia Brasileira in
portuguese) is written for a large orchestra (1 Picc, 4
Fl, 4 Ob, 4 Cl, 4 Bn, 6 Hrn, 4 Tr, 4 Trb, 1 Tuba, 6
Timp and percussion, 3 Hrps, Str) and a brazilian
percussion ensemble known as "Bateria" (a set of
different percussion instruments very typical of the
brazilian samba schools).
This work, as the names indicates, presents several
original themes connected in the entire work.
The work begins with an introduction, were the three
harps play multiple glissandi, while high strings and
woodwinds join with tremolos. The first notes of the
main theme are played by the four trombones.
Later, the main theme is played by the all orchestra,
with the "Bateria" as the rhythmic background. This
theme, may be considered as the heart of the piece,
appearing during the entire piece with melodic and
rhythmic variations. After the Tutti, the main theme is
presented by the string section in a slower tempo and
in a more lyrical way.
The next section, brings us the true brazilian spirit,
with horns and strings playing a syncopated theme that
will be used as the harmonic base for the theme played
for the woodwinds. This tune played by the woodwinds
section is in fact a variation of a theme that will
appear later.
The central section of this work, suddenly changes to a
darker mood with a solo trombone playing a variation of
the main theme in F sharp minor. Later, will be the
english horn to play a new theme, this time in C sharp
minor, followed by a big climax of the orchestra in the
most contrapuntal section of the work. In the following
section, the brazilian percussion ensemble ("Bateria")
bursts into a delirious and frenetic passage of rhythm
and joy!
The last section, brings all the themes together, with
several leitmotifs playing a dynamic dialogue with the
"Bateria"!
This is a rough score, without annotations regarding
dynamics and performance (divisi, glissandi, etc)
Wonderful, I had not never heard so a beautiful harmony!!! Very much complements!