{"product_id":"4945604739269","title":"Neil Thomson \/ Goias Philharmonic - Symphonies Nos.1, 2, Nonet - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeil Thomson \/ Goias Philharmonic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latest release in Naxos' series on Brazilian music in partnership with the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a collection of symphonies by 20th century Brazilian composer Cesar Geha-Peixi. His two symphonies show such contrasting styles that it is hard to believe they are by the same composer.\n\nIn 1937, Geha-Peisi was influenced by neoclassicism and nationalism, but under the tutelage of Hans-Joachim Körlreuter he turned to Serialism. After six years of composing, however, he abandoned this style and returned to a nationalistic aesthetic. Symphony No. 1 is a representative work of the Serialism period, a short work of about 20 minutes. It was premiered in London by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and performed by Hermann Scherchen. It is characterized by its concise composition of one woodwind instrument (with an additional second clarinet), trumpet, timpani, piano, and strings, and was written with broadcast orchestras in mind. Also, one of the most important chamber works of this period is the Ninth Quartet. Written for flute, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola, cello, and piano, it was first performed in 1948 under Scherchen's direction. It is characterized by a strict serie rhythm and a style that avoids melodic and rhythmic repetition. Later, Geha-Peixi returned to a nationalistic style, composing Symphony No. 2 \"Brasilia\". This work was written for a competition to commemorate the construction of the Brazilian capital \"Brasilia\" in 1960, and the winning work was offered a large prize at the time.Many works were submitted, but none of them won first prize, and Geja Paisi's Symphony No. 2, Claudio Santoro's No. 7, and José Guerra Vicente's No. 3 were awarded second prize without any prize money. Geha-Peixe never composed another symphony. In contrast to the first symphony, which was written for a national celebration, the first performance in Rio de Janeiro in 1963 was also a success, with melodies and rhythms that are easy to understand and easy to groove to, and which were intended to be effective. The chorus is mainly composed of Vocalise, blending into the overall sound while creating a grand sense of scale. In the middle section of the final movement, there is a scene that seems to suggest the stagnation of the construction work, but when a recording of President Kubitschek's speech to the workers is eventually played, the music gains momentum and closes with a grand climax!\n\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naxos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51290609811745,"sku":"4945604739269","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4945604739269.jpg?v=1747719449","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/it-it\/products\/4945604739269","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}