CHORO BACHIANO, for marimba
Opus #15
Choro, a traditional music from Brazil which was very popular at the beginning of the twentieth century, is basically composed in rondo form. In this piece an introduction and coda are presented in the style of Bach and Villa Lobos. An enjoyable and graceful piece.
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 5 mins.
Setup: Solo Marimba, 4 mallets.
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Program Note
Choro is a traditional music from Brazil which was very popular at the beginning of the twentieth century. The evolution of the Choro gave birth to the samba and later to the bossa nova. Choro is basically composed in rondo form (ABACA). In this piece an introduction and a coda is presented in the style of Bach and Villa Lobos. An enjoyable and lyrical piece.
Performed by Miguel Faria
Audio sample
CHORO BACHIANO, for marimba
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