Treasures from the New World, Vol. 4: Brazilian Piano Quartets
SOMM Recordings is delighted to collaborate again with I Musicanti, directed by virtuoso double-bass player Leon Bosch and praised by The Strad for their “performances of passion and insight.” This latest release features the Brazilian-born, London-based pianist Clélia Iruzun, whose frequent SOMM collaborations include the International Classical Music Award-nominated Piano Concertos by Albéniz & Mignone with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Jac van Steen.
This release highlights five notable Brazilian composers from generations that succeeded the singular Brazilian composer, Heitor Villa-Lobos. While their names might not be as familiar as their famous compatriot, the musical qualities of their compositions—all scored for the forces of Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet—are revelatory.
