Tempo Do Brasil
$11.98 – $19.98
Solo & Chamber Works
Marc Regnier, guitar
Tacy Edwards, flute
Natalia Khoma, cello
Marco Sartor, guitar
Volodymyr Vynnytsky, piano
Showcasing the Versatility and the Beauty of the Guitar!
Grammy® nominated classical guitarist Marc Regnier has won the attention and respect of critics, producers, and musicians for over three decades as a performer, recording artist and educator. This unique artist has been described as that of “a master of his instrument” and “a musician of intelligence, lyricism and subtlety.” Since his concert debut at the age of fifteen, Regnier has performed and given master classes in major series and festivals in Canada, South America and throughout America from San Francisco to several solo performances at New York’s Carnegie Recital Hall. Mr. Regnier has had the privilege of working with Grammy winning and nominated engineers and producers in his numerous recordings. This is his first release with Reference Recordings
Regnier is joined on this album by world-class musicians and dear friends Marco Sartor, guitar, Volodymyr Vynnytsky, piano, Natalia Khoma, cello and Tacy Edwards, flute. Tempo Do Brasil is produced by six-time Grammy® nominees Marina and Victor Ledin, and engineered by multiple Grammy® award-winning Leslie Ann Jones, Director of Music Recording and Scoring at Skywalker Sound.
In Marc Regnier’s own words: “My goal was to include repertoire that demonstrated the various styles and moods of Brazilian music. It was also important to showcase the versatility and beauty of the guitar as a solo and ensemble instrument. Naturally when selecting classical repertoire of Brazil, Heitor Villa-Lobos’ music is usually at the forefront. He is described as “the single most significant creative figure in 20th century Brazilian art music”. The challenge here was to present music that is not over recorded, which is impossible when speaking of Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5, Villa-Lobos’ most famous piece and a must to include in this CD. Laurindo Almeida, Sergio Assad, Paulo Bellinati, Radames Gnattali and Baden Powell are all prominent Brazilian composers and performers, with Assad and Bellinati very active on the international stage today.”
Marc Regnier is currently Professor of Guitar at the College of Charleston, South Carolina, and lives with his wife, Jane, and their many cats.
On This Recording
- Sergio Assad: “recife dos corais”for two guitars Radamés Gnattali: Second Sonatina for piano and guitar
- Allegro Moderato
- Saudoso
- Ritmado
- Baden Powell: Valsa sem nome for solo guitar
- Heitor Villa-Lobos: Samba classico for cello and piano
- Villa-Lobos: Distribuição de Flores for flute and guitar
- S. Assad: “Pinote” for two guitars
- Villa-Lobos: Valsa da dor for solo piano
- S. Assad: “Vitoria Regia” for two guitars
- Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No.5 for two guitars
- Paulo Bellinati: Rosto Colado for solo guitar
- Laurindo Almeida: Choro e Batuque for flute and guitar
- S. Assad: Farewell for solo guitar
- Yiorgos Vassilandonakis: Variations on a Waltz by Villa-Lobos for cello and guitar S. Assad: from Aquarelle for solo guitar:
- Valseana
- Preludio e Toccatina
Reviews:
“These same musicians brought us a disc of the music of Radames Gnatalli… I was impressed by that performance, and I took as much delight in this collection of solos and duos by various Brazilian composers. …most of the music is new to me, or at least rarely recorded‚the guitar world tends to look to solo works rather than chamber music from these composer, so it was nice to hear…If you love Brazilian music, you’ll find much pleasure here.” —Ken Keaton, American Record Guide
“[Marc Regnier’s] carefully selected recital works in favor of chamber ecstasies that are just not heard that often in this sort of music. …for a quality classical experience the multi-instrumental soiree is enlightening as well as enlivening. Considering Regnier’s gorgeous tone and flexible technique, equally present in his guest’s fingers as well, we come away with a refreshing splash on the face – a clear, clean tonic that is bracing, beautiful, and cobweb-clearing on all counts. Engineering that offers a realistic and quite affable sonic take on everything certainly doesn’t hurt either. A dip in crystal waters to be sure, not to be missed!” —Steven Ritter, Audiophile Audition
“This CD plays like a truly collaborative Chamber performance, led by Grammy nominated, Peabody Conservatory grad. Regnier. The 4 artists on this CD take turns in solo works and a variety of pairings of accessible works, mostly with a latin rhythm – composers like Assad, Villa-Lobos, Almeida, Powell, and more. This CD was on air when our on-air host volunteer walked in, and he immediately said, “Isn’t this wonderful!” …great works of international composers in melodic, toe-tapping cross-over pieces.” —Kara Dahl Russell, WSCL
