Bruno Monteiro; Joao Paulo Santos
Release Date: 20 May 2022
Label: Etcetera
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8711801017501
Genres: Classical Chamber Music
Description
"The pianist Joao Paulo Santos and I have performed the three sonatas recorded on this CD many times in concert.
In our view, they are masterpieces of the literature for these two instruments, and, two in particular, those by Freitas Branco
and Villa-Lobos, are still little known by music lovers.
This seems strange, since the works reflect the incontestable talent of two major composers, one Portuguese, the other Brazilian, who were, in their time, masters of their art.
We hope that the interpretations presented here will contribute to greater appreciation for these works."
- Bruno Monteiro
Bruno Monteiro is variously described as:
"one of Portugal´s premier violinists" (Publico Magazine); having a "burnished golden tone" (Fanfare Magazine); the Strad characterises his playing as "ardent and heroic" and finally, Gramophone praises his "unfailing assurance and eloquence".
Born in Lisbon in 1959, the pianist João Paulo Santos is a graduate of the Lisbon National Conservatory.
"A most interesting and worthwhile release......Bruno Monteiro is an admirable artist,a truly fine violinist, and he is superbly partnered here by João Paulo Santos. The booklet notes and presentation are immaculate: this disc is strongly recommended."
Musical Opinion
Tracklisting
Bruno Monteiro; Joao Paulo Santos
Yarno Missiaen
Bruno Monteiro (violin), Joao Paulo Santos (piano)
Jiska Lambrecht (violin), Marco Sanna (piano)
Werner Van Mechelen, Sylvie Decramer
Keigo Mukawa
Gauguin Ensemble
Michel Strauss, Jean Claude Vanden Eynden
Elena Marangou, Yorgos Ziavras
