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Lauro: Guitar Music
Brilliant Classics

Lauro: Guitar Music

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Composer
Antonio Lauro
Artist
Cristiano Poli Cappelli
Format
CD
Label
Brilliant Classics
Released
Mar 24, 2023
Catalog #
BRI96627
UPC
5028421966274

About

Born in Venezuela to Italian parents, Antonio Lauro (1917–1986) was very young when he began taking music lessons from his father. At the age of 9, Lauro, against his family’s wishes, began lessons in piano and composition at the Academia de Música y Declamación. However, after he encountered the music of Agustín Barrios Mangoré, Lauro gave up his violin and piano studies to dedicate himself completely to the guitar, moved as he was by Mangoré’s music. Lauro went on to become an exceptional guitarist, as well as a composer. Politically engaged, Lauro was a fervent nationalist, and it was his political convictions that drove him to celebrate, and make in-depth studies of, the origins and heritage of Venezuelan music. In 1951, Lauro was imprisoned by General Marcos Pérez Jiménez on account of his democratic convictions; Lauro would later describe his prison experience as a normal part of life for a Venezuelan man of his generation. However, imprisonment did not deter him from organising a series of concerts, as well as continuing to compose wonderful pieces that would later win him the National Music Prize, Venezuela’s highest artistic award. And it was during his time in prison that he wrote two of his most important pieces: the Sonata for guitar and the famous Suite venezolana, followed by his Concerto for guitar and orchestra. His music, and particularly his pieces for guitar, transcended the confines of Venezuela’s musical scene to become a hugely important benchmark for subsequent generations of players worldwide. His compositions for guitar aimed to create a synthesis of Venezuelan popular music with elaborate forms from the European tradition. He took inspiration firstly from popular and folk-inspired pieces such as the Venezuelan waltzes (valses venezolanos) and pieces written in traditional styles; secondly, from demanding works deploying the most sophisticated aspects and features of the Western compositional tradition, such as the Sonata and the Suite venezolana; and thirdly, contrapuntal styles. Lauro is a composer whose greatness is deserving of recognition above and beyond his accomplishments in the reinterpretation of music from the popular and folk traditions, hugely successful though these were. His great achievement as a composer was to absorb and synthesise, in an entirely idiosyncratic and personally creative manner, a range of highly distinct elements and to bring them to life in compositions of real substance. This recording aims to bring together all the different facets of Lauro’s musical personality, while attempting to avoid the cliché of a folk-based, instinctual interpretation, instead approaching his music in a more structured manner. The son of two Italians, a barber and a musician, Antonio Lauro (1917-1986) was born in Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela. He began at an early age to take music lessons from his father. The family moved to Caracas, a city with many stimuli and full of opportunities and he started taking music lessons, studying piano and composition at the Academy of Music and Declamation. It would be his encounter with the music of Agustín Barrios Mangoré, who was giving a series of concerts in Venezuela at the time, that he decided to abandon the study of the piano and violin to dedicate himself completely to the guitar, becoming an exceptional guitarist and composer. Antonio Lauro was, in 1938, the first Venezuelan to complete formal studies in classical guitar, while at the same time cultivating a career as a popular musician and performing in a trio for voice and guitars with which he toured all of South America. Lauro was politically committed and a fervent nationalist. This inspired him to celebrate and explore his Venezuelan origins and musical heritage: he was particularly attracted to the Venezuelan Waltz form, characterized by its brilliant, rhythmic melodies and frequent use of the hemiola and changes of metre and tempo. In 1951, Lauro was imprisoned, because of his democratic convictions, by General Marcos Pérez Jiménez, this however did not stop his composing activities, it was during his time in prison that he wrote two of his most important works: the Sonata for guitar and the famous Venezuelan Suite, followed by the Concerto for guitar and orchestra. In his compositions for guitar Lauro aimed to unite popular Venezuelan music with complex forms of the European tradition. They are highly attractive, melodious works, full of spirit, charm and brilliant writing for the instrument. Beautifully played by Cristiano Poli Cappelli, one of the leading Italian guitarists. He already recorded several successful albums for Brilliant Classics with music by Gangi, Tansman, Carlevaro and Castelnuovo-Tedesco.

Tracklist 52 tracks

  1. 1 Ana Cristina 01:57
    Track
    1
    Title
    Ana Cristina
    Duration
    01:57
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  2. 2 No. 1. Zulay 03:21
    Track
    2
    Title
    No. 1. Zulay
    Duration
    03:21
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  3. 3 No. 2. Adiós a Ocumare 03:03
    Track
    3
    Title
    No. 2. Adiós a Ocumare
    Duration
    03:03
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  4. 4 No. 3. Papelón 00:54
    Track
    4
    Title
    No. 3. Papelón
    Duration
    00:54
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  5. 5 Ana Florencia 01:26
    Track
    5
    Title
    Ana Florencia
    Duration
    01:26
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  6. 6 No. 1. Tatiana 01:38
    Track
    6
    Title
    No. 1. Tatiana
    Duration
    01:38
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  7. 7 No. 2. Andreina 01:16
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 2. Andreina
    Duration
    01:16
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  8. 8 No. 3. Natalia, "Vals criollo" 01:41
    Track
    8
    Title
    No. 3. Natalia, "Vals criollo"
    Duration
    01:41
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  9. 9 No. 4. Yacambu 03:12
    Track
    9
    Title
    No. 4. Yacambu
    Duration
    03:12
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  10. 10 Angostura 02:20
    Track
    10
    Title
    Angostura
    Duration
    02:20
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  11. 11 Carora 01:48
    Track
    11
    Title
    Carora
    Duration
    01:48
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  12. 12 Cueca chilena 01:22
    Track
    12
    Title
    Cueca chilena
    Duration
    01:22
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  13. 13 I. Fantasia 03:05
    Track
    13
    Title
    I. Fantasia
    Duration
    03:05
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  14. 14 II. Pavana 03:13
    Track
    14
    Title
    II. Pavana
    Duration
    03:13
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  15. 15 III. Giga 02:02
    Track
    15
    Title
    III. Giga
    Duration
    02:02
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  16. 16 El niño 02:58
    Track
    16
    Title
    El niño
    Duration
    02:58
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  17. 17 El Marabino 01:16
    Track
    17
    Title
    El Marabino
    Duration
    01:16
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  18. 18 El Negrito 01:51
    Track
    18
    Title
    El Negrito
    Duration
    01:51
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  19. 19 María Carolina 03:51
    Track
    19
    Title
    María Carolina
    Duration
    03:51
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  20. 20 María Luisa 03:04
    Track
    20
    Title
    María Luisa
    Duration
    03:04
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  21. 21 Romanza 02:28
    Track
    21
    Title
    Romanza
    Duration
    02:28
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  22. 22 I. Allegro 08:05
    Track
    22
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    08:05
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  23. 23 II. Pavana 04:26
    Track
    23
    Title
    II. Pavana
    Duration
    04:26
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  24. 24 III. Giga 05:11
    Track
    24
    Title
    III. Giga
    Duration
    05:11
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  25. 25 El totumo de guarenas 00:59
    Track
    25
    Title
    El totumo de guarenas
    Duration
    00:59
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  26. 26 La Catira 06:56
    Track
    26
    Title
    La Catira
    Duration
    06:56
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  27. 27 I. Registro 01:49
    Track
    27
    Title
    I. Registro
    Duration
    01:49
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  28. 28 II. Danza negra 03:36
    Track
    28
    Title
    II. Danza negra
    Duration
    03:36
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  29. 29 III. Cancion 02:42
    Track
    29
    Title
    III. Cancion
    Duration
    02:42
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  30. 30 IV. Vals 03:21
    Track
    30
    Title
    IV. Vals
    Duration
    03:21
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  31. 31 No. 1. Amida 02:53
    Track
    31
    Title
    No. 1. Amida
    Duration
    02:53
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  32. 32 No. 2. Madrugada 01:18
    Track
    32
    Title
    No. 2. Madrugada
    Duration
    01:18
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  33. 33 No. 3. La Negra 02:32
    Track
    33
    Title
    No. 3. La Negra
    Duration
    02:32
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  34. 34 Variaciones sobre una cancion infantil venezolana 08:14
    Track
    34
    Title
    Variaciones sobre una cancion infantil venezolana
    Duration
    08:14
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  35. 35 No. 1. quarter note = 63 01:09
    Track
    35
    Title
    No. 1. quarter note = 63
    Duration
    01:09
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  36. 36 No. 2. quarter note = 112 01:27
    Track
    36
    Title
    No. 2. quarter note = 112
    Duration
    01:27
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  37. 37 No. 3. eighth note = 112 01:57
    Track
    37
    Title
    No. 3. eighth note = 112
    Duration
    01:57
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  38. 38 No. 4. quarter note = 152 01:20
    Track
    38
    Title
    No. 4. quarter note = 152
    Duration
    01:20
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  39. 39 Cancion 02:05
    Track
    39
    Title
    Cancion
    Duration
    02:05
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  40. 40 Flores de la Montaña 02:37
    Track
    40
    Title
    Flores de la Montaña
    Duration
    02:37
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  41. 41 La gatica 01:34
    Track
    41
    Title
    La gatica
    Duration
    01:34
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  42. 42 Crepuscolar 01:20
    Track
    42
    Title
    Crepuscolar
    Duration
    01:20
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  43. 43 Merengue 02:34
    Track
    43
    Title
    Merengue
    Duration
    02:34
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  44. 44 Momoti 01:59
    Track
    44
    Title
    Momoti
    Duration
    01:59
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  45. 45 Nelly 02:25
    Track
    45
    Title
    Nelly
    Duration
    02:25
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  46. 46 Nocturno 01:21
    Track
    46
    Title
    Nocturno
    Duration
    01:21
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  47. 47 Oriente 01:57
    Track
    47
    Title
    Oriente
    Duration
    01:57
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  48. 48 Pasaje aragueno 01:50
    Track
    48
    Title
    Pasaje aragueno
    Duration
    01:50
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  49. 49 Pavana 02:47
    Track
    49
    Title
    Pavana
    Duration
    02:47
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  50. 50 Petronila 01:00
    Track
    50
    Title
    Petronila
    Duration
    01:00
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  51. 51 Virgilio 03:01
    Track
    51
    Title
    Virgilio
    Duration
    03:01
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli
  52. 52 Seis por derecho 03:20
    Track
    52
    Title
    Seis por derecho
    Duration
    03:20
    Composer
    Antonio Lauro
    Performer
    Cristiano Poli Cappelli