Credits:

Neil Thomson

Description:

Naxoss series on Brazilian music, produced in partnership with the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has gained even greater momentum in 2022, as this year marks the 200th anniversary of Brazils independence.Brazil, which gained independence in 1822, was ruled by kings descended from the Portuguese royal family until 1889. The composers featured on this album were born during the monarchy and studied in Europe on government scholarships. As the title Ancient Suite suggests, many of the works on this album feature Baroque-style compositions; listeners who enjoy Respighis Ancient Dances for Lute or Griegs From Holbergs Time are sure to find great pleasure in this collection.Gomes, born in So Paulo, studied in Milan and achieved success with the opera *The Guarani Man*, which premiered at La Scala in Milan in 1870. The Sonata for Strings also charms with its bright, Italian-style melody, remi