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Mariama Alcantara

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From Brazil in South America! A Collection of Works for Solo Violin!A program that shines a spotlight on the history and appeal of music for solo violin in Brazil, spanning from the 20th century to the presenta must-see for fans of South American music!Born in Barbacena, a major flower-producing region in Brazil, Frauzino Rodrigues Vale was not only a composer and violinist but also a lawyer, and he made significant contributions to the study of Brazilian folk music.Vale, who served as a professor of music history at the Minas Gerais Conservatory of Music, composed his 26 Preludes to express the Brazilian landscapea fusion of indigenous, African, and European culturesdrawing inspiration from Brazils nature, scenery, ethnic traditions, and religious rituals.This is the world premiere recording of Partita by Andr Memari, a composer-pianist who embodies the borderless nature of genres through