Brazilian Piano Music in the Twentieth Century

Name: Brazilian Piano Music in the Twentieth Century
Start: 2026-08-08T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-08-08T20:30:00+01:00
Location: Clare Hall Dining Hall, University of Cambridge

Schedule

Sat Aug 08 2026 at 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Clare Hall Dining Hall, University of Cambridge | Cambridge, EN

This concert introduces the two most important Brazilian composers of the twentieth century.
About this Event

Performed by pianist Patrick Hemmerlé, this concert introduces the two most important Brazilian composers of the twentieth century, putting Brazil firmly on the map for modern music. Both extraordinarily prolific, they wrote in an idiom that shows their awareness of European music, while preserving strong national characteristics.

Programme

Guarnieri Sonatines, Improvisos, Danzas

Villa-Lobos Choros V, Saudades, A Tres Marias, Rudepoema