Baden Powell de Aquino: Songbook for Guitar

Monarda, Andrea

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Baden Powell de Aquino (1937-2000) was one of the best known and most influential guitarists and composers of his native Brazil. Known for his seamless blend of classical technique and Brazilian musical traditions, Baden-Powell’s songbook is a treasure trove for guitarists seeking to explore the depths of Brazilian music.

The songbook reflects the rich diversity of Brazil’s musical heritage, combining samba, bossa nova, choro, and Afro-Brazilian rhythms with classical influences. It shows Baden Powell’s ability to convey emotion through intricate melodies and innovative harmonies. Pieces like “Samba Triste” and “Berimbau” capture the rhythmic vitality of samba, while works such as “Apelo” and “Manhã de Carnaval” reveal his lyrical sensitivity.

Baden Powell’s compositions often challenge guitarists with their technical demands, requiring precision, dexterity, and a deep understanding of Brazilian rhythm and phrasing. His use of alternate tunings and complex chord voicings expands the expressive possibilities of the guitar, making his songbook a cornerstone for advanced players.

Played with rich colors and immense joy by Italian guitarist Andrea Monarda, about whom Ennio Morricone said: “I am truly grateful to Andrea Monarda for his precise analysis of my Quattro pezzi for guitar. I am grateful for the attention and the experience of the brilliant professional who, with his sensitive interpretation, ‘discovered’ the secret intentions of the composer.” Monarda previously issued recordings with guitar works by Mignone and Gnattali.

Works:

•Aquino: Acalanto das nonas
•Aquino: Berceuse à Jussara
•Aquino: Chara
•Aquino: Cidade vazia
•Aquino: Consolação
•Aquino: Deve ser amor
•Aquino: Fim da linha
•Aquino: Insonia
•Aquino: Manhã de carnaval (Orig. by Luiz Bonfá)
•Aquino: Petite valse
•Aquino: Pra valer
•Aquino: Prelúdio ao coração
•Aquino: Retrato brasiliero
•Aquino: Sentimentos
•Aquino: So por amor
•Aquino: Tempo feliz
•Aquino: Ultimo porto II
•Aquino: Valsa sem nome

CD x 1

Brilliant Classics

2025-05-12

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