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Guerra-Peixe: Complete Solo Guitar Music

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Composer
Cesar Guerra-Peixe
Artist
Flavio Nati
Format
CD
Discs
1
Label
Brilliant Classics
Released
Sep 04, 2026
Catalog #
BRI70038
UPC
5063758700382

About

Cesar Guerra-Peixe (1914-1993) was a Brazilian composer, violinist, and musicologist whose work reflects a deep engagement with both European classical traditions and the rich diversity of Brazilian folk music. Initially influenced by modernist and serialist techniques, Guerra-Peixe later shifted toward a nationalist style, incorporating rhythms, melodies, and structures derived from regional traditions across Brazil. This transition marked a significant phase in his career, as he sought to create a distinctly Brazilian voice within the concert music tradition. Although Guerra-Peixe is not primarily known as a guitar composer, his contributions to the instrument are notable for their craftsmanship and cultural authenticity. His complete works for solo guitar are relatively few compared to major guitar composers, yet they hold an important place in the Brazilian guitar repertoire. These pieces reflect his ethnomusicological interests, often drawing on northeastern Brazilian musical idioms, such as baiao, maracatu, and frevo. Through these influences, Guerra-Peixe infused his guitar music with rhythmic vitality and expressive nuance. His guitar works demonstrate a clear understanding of the instrument's technical and expressive possibilities. Rather than treating the guitar merely as a harmonic accompaniment, he explores it's capacity for polyphony, timbral contrast, and rhythmic complexity. The writing is idiomatic, making effective use of open strings, varied articulations, and dynamic contrasts, while remaining accessible to skilled performers. Played with great feeling for the idiom by Flavio Nati, one of Italy's foremost guitarists, winner of the Golden Guitar. He played in Carnegie Hall New York as soloist in the guitar concerto of Castelnuovo-Tedesco.

Tracklist 44 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro 06:45
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    06:45
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  2. 2 II. Larghetto 03:58
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Larghetto
    Duration
    03:58
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  3. 3 III. Vivacissimo 04:45
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Vivacissimo
    Duration
    04:45
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  4. 4 No. 1. Lua Cheia: Allegro Moderato 02:03
    Track
    4
    Title
    No. 1. Lua Cheia: Allegro Moderato
    Duration
    02:03
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  5. 5 No. 2. (En Forma de Estudo) Isocronia: Allegro Comodo 01:55
    Track
    5
    Title
    No. 2. (En Forma de Estudo) Isocronia: Allegro Comodo
    Duration
    01:55
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  6. 6 No. 3. Dança Fantástica: Con fuoco 02:21
    Track
    6
    Title
    No. 3. Dança Fantástica: Con fuoco
    Duration
    02:21
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  7. 7 No. 4. Canto do Mar: Moderato 01:52
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 4. Canto do Mar: Moderato
    Duration
    01:52
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  8. 8 No. 5. Ponteado Nordestino: Allegretto 02:23
    Track
    8
    Title
    No. 5. Ponteado Nordestino: Allegretto
    Duration
    02:23
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  9. 9 I. Ponteado: Andantino 01:40
    Track
    9
    Title
    I. Ponteado: Andantino
    Duration
    01:40
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  10. 10 II. Acalanto: Lento 01:58
    Track
    10
    Title
    II. Acalanto: Lento
    Duration
    01:58
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  11. 11 III. Choro: Allegretto alla breve 01:38
    Track
    11
    Title
    III. Choro: Allegretto alla breve
    Duration
    01:38
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  12. 12 No. 1. Fantasieta: Moderato 01:38
    Track
    12
    Title
    No. 1. Fantasieta: Moderato
    Duration
    01:38
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  13. 13 No. 2. Dança Negra: Allegretto Moderato 01:33
    Track
    13
    Title
    No. 2. Dança Negra: Allegretto Moderato
    Duration
    01:33
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  14. 14 No. 3. Organum acompanhado: Allegretto Moderato 01:22
    Track
    14
    Title
    No. 3. Organum acompanhado: Allegretto Moderato
    Duration
    01:22
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  15. 15 No. 4. Berimbau: Moderato, con rigore 02:00
    Track
    15
    Title
    No. 4. Berimbau: Moderato, con rigore
    Duration
    02:00
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  16. 16 No. 5. Modinha: Moderato, un poco rubato 01:15
    Track
    16
    Title
    No. 5. Modinha: Moderato, un poco rubato
    Duration
    01:15
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  17. 17 No. 6. Ponteado com ligaturas: Quasi alla marcia 01:02
    Track
    17
    Title
    No. 6. Ponteado com ligaturas: Quasi alla marcia
    Duration
    01:02
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  18. 18 No. 7. Diálogo: Allegro moderato 02:39
    Track
    18
    Title
    No. 7. Diálogo: Allegro moderato
    Duration
    02:39
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  19. 19 No. 8. Diferencias Brasileñias: Andantino 01:44
    Track
    19
    Title
    No. 8. Diferencias Brasileñias: Andantino
    Duration
    01:44
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  20. 20 No. 9. Notas repetidas: Andantino 02:16
    Track
    20
    Title
    No. 9. Notas repetidas: Andantino
    Duration
    02:16
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  21. 21 No. 10. Urbana: Allegretto moderato 03:37
    Track
    21
    Title
    No. 10. Urbana: Allegretto moderato
    Duration
    03:37
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  22. 22 I. Prelúdio alegre: Allegretto 00:36
    Track
    22
    Title
    I. Prelúdio alegre: Allegretto
    Duration
    00:36
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  23. 23 II. Breve cantiga: Lento 00:53
    Track
    23
    Title
    II. Breve cantiga: Lento
    Duration
    00:53
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  24. 24 III. Em cinco tempos: Con fuoco 00:32
    Track
    24
    Title
    III. Em cinco tempos: Con fuoco
    Duration
    00:32
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  25. 25 I. Ligaduras: Allegretto moderato 00:45
    Track
    25
    Title
    I. Ligaduras: Allegretto moderato
    Duration
    00:45
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  26. 26 II. Harmônicos naturais: Andantino 00:41
    Track
    26
    Title
    II. Harmônicos naturais: Andantino
    Duration
    00:41
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  27. 27 III. Arpejando: Allegro moderato 00:45
    Track
    27
    Title
    III. Arpejando: Allegro moderato
    Duration
    00:45
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  28. 28 I. Quatro ligadas. Allegretto moderato 00:31
    Track
    28
    Title
    I. Quatro ligadas. Allegretto moderato
    Duration
    00:31
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  29. 29 II. Imperial: Moderato 00:47
    Track
    29
    Title
    II. Imperial: Moderato
    Duration
    00:47
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  30. 30 III. Repetidas: Allegretto 00:48
    Track
    30
    Title
    III. Repetidas: Allegretto
    Duration
    00:48
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  31. 31 I. Uníssonos: Allegretto moderato 00:55
    Track
    31
    Title
    I. Uníssonos: Allegretto moderato
    Duration
    00:55
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  32. 32 II. Segundas: Andantino 01:00
    Track
    32
    Title
    II. Segundas: Andantino
    Duration
    01:00
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  33. 33 III. Terças: Presto 00:39
    Track
    33
    Title
    III. Terças: Presto
    Duration
    00:39
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  34. 34 I. Quartas: Allegro molto moderato 00:47
    Track
    34
    Title
    I. Quartas: Allegro molto moderato
    Duration
    00:47
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  35. 35 II. Quintas: Andante 00:53
    Track
    35
    Title
    II. Quintas: Andante
    Duration
    00:53
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  36. 36 III. Sextas: Tempo de paso-doble 00:48
    Track
    36
    Title
    III. Sextas: Tempo de paso-doble
    Duration
    00:48
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  37. 37 I. Sétimas: Alla polca 00:45
    Track
    37
    Title
    I. Sétimas: Alla polca
    Duration
    00:45
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  38. 38 II. Oitavas: Andantino 01:12
    Track
    38
    Title
    II. Oitavas: Andantino
    Duration
    01:12
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  39. 39 III. Sucesivas: Allegro scherzoso 00:48
    Track
    39
    Title
    III. Sucesivas: Allegro scherzoso
    Duration
    00:48
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  40. 40 I. Entrada: Allegro comodo 00:40
    Track
    40
    Title
    I. Entrada: Allegro comodo
    Duration
    00:40
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  41. 41 II. Violão à Bordo: Andantino 01:38
    Track
    41
    Title
    II. Violão à Bordo: Andantino
    Duration
    01:38
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  42. 42 III. Caprichosa: Adagio 00:55
    Track
    42
    Title
    III. Caprichosa: Adagio
    Duration
    00:55
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  43. 43 IV. Menino da congada: Allegretto 00:51
    Track
    43
    Title
    IV. Menino da congada: Allegretto
    Duration
    00:51
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati
  44. 44 Peixinhos da Guine 01:54
    Track
    44
    Title
    Peixinhos da Guine
    Duration
    01:54
    Composer
    César Guerra-Peixe
    Performer
    Flavio Nati