Brazil Plus

Brazil Plus is an exciting new programme of two concerts combining music by well known Classical Brazilian composers with new works from several British composers, whose pieces are influenced by Brazil.

The first half of each concert will feature pianist Clelia Iruzun, with Lontano, led by conductor Odaline de la Martinez playing in the second half.

Brazil Plus I

This concert will feature works for ensemble (Lontano) and solo piano (Clelia Iruzun) by two Classical Brazilian composers - Villa-Lobos and Francisco Mignone. Among the works performed are Villa-Lobos - Choros VII, , Choros II bis., and Prole do Bebe.

Mignone’s works include Variaciones on a Brazilian Theme, and Dança do Botocudo. Together with this popular classical repertoire Lontano has programmed new works by British composers - Chris Sansom and Silvina Milstein.

Programme (not in concert order)

Clélia Iruzun (piano solo)...

Heitor Villa-Lobos - Branquinha, Moreninha, Caboclinha, Pobrezinha, Polichinelo from Prole do Bebê Suite No.1

Francisco Mignone -
6 Prelúdios: Andantino, Allegro, Allegro, Calmo e serno, Moderato, Caiçaras-Solene
Dança do Botocudo

Interval

Lontano, conductor Odaline de la Martinez...

Chris Sansom - The Bossa Nova Variations (World première)

Silvina Milstein - Cristales y Susurros (UK première of quintet version)

Heitor Villa-Lobos -
Sexteto Mistico
Choros VII
Choros II bis