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Francisco Mignone: Concertos and Concertinos
The São Paulo Symphony Orchestra has been a mainstay for this series. And they don't disappoint. The ensemble plays with energy and finesse.
Antonio Meneses Plays Villa-Lobos Concertos
Antonio Meneses is a world-class cellist, and also a native of Brazil. That's important.
Villa-Lobos War and Victory Symphonies - Compelling Music
Completed in 1919, these symphonies play against expectations. First, the works have very little of the folk elements Villa-Lobos scores are known for. Second, although commemorating victory, the symphonies avoid bombastic and heroic gestures.
Alsop Starts Prokofiev Cycle with Symphony No. 5
The Sao Paulo Symphony has a very warm ensemble sound, yet they can be strident and spiky when they need to be.
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