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Villa-Lobos: Complete Music for Solo Guitar

Heitor Villa-Lobos Audio CD
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1. Chôros No. 1, for guitar, "Tipico brasileiro", A. 161
2. No. 1, "Mazurka-choro"
3. No. 2, "Schottisch-choro"
4. No. 3, "Valsa-choro"
5. No. 4, "Gavota-choro"
6. No. 5, "Chorinho"
7. Etude No. 1
8. Etude No. 2
9. Etude No. 3
10. Etude No. 4
11. Etude No. 5
12. Etude No. 6
13. Etude No. 7
14. Etude No. 8
15. Etude No. 9
16. Etude No. 10
17. Etude No. 11
18. Etude No. 12
19. Prelude No. 1 In E Minor
20. Prelude No. 2 In E Major
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  1. Chôros No. 1, for guitar, "Tipico brasileiro", A. 161
    Composed by Heitor Villa-Lobos
    with Norbert Kraft

  2. Suite populaire brésilienne (5), for guitar (Brazilian Folk Suite), A. 020
    Composed by Heitor Villa-Lobos
    with Norbert Kraft

  3. Estudios (12), etudes for guitar, A. 235
    Composed by Heitor Villa-Lobos
    with Norbert Kraft

  4. Prelúdios (5), for guitar, A. 419
    Composed by Heitor Villa-Lobos
    with Norbert Kraft


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5.0 out of 5 stars The Rebirth of Music, September 28, 2004
By G. Newby "Alphonso Kelley" (Memphis, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Villa-Lobos: Complete Music for Solo Guitar (Audio CD)
Heitor Villa-Lobos was a remarkable 20th-Century Brazilian composer whose works mixed elements of jazz with the flavors of South American folk music. In his compositions one can hear the premonition of later musical forms to come: salsa, rhumba, even a taste of tango, but the over-riding factor is the melodic jazz, which is so reminiscent of Villa-Lobos' contemporary Django Reinhardt. One also hears the bravado of Spanish flamenco, complete with its pounding rhythm and complex phrasings. Villa-Lobos may just be the first truly international composer, in that his work reflects the input of numerous influences from around the globe. Indeed, he was toying with jazz fusion before the term was even invented.

Out of all of his total output, his compositions for guitar were relatively few, but they are also the most long-lived and the most celebrated. That's because Villa-Lobos, who had performed as a street musician, had a clear sense of how he thought the guitar should be used as an instrument of expression. After just one listening it is easy to recognize both the beauty and importance of his works.

It's also easy to recognize just how talented the guitarist, Norbert Kraft, is. And I don't mean this strictly in technical terms. Even the great Segovia admitted that he found Villa-Lobos' pieces difficult to play, but Kraft sounds like he's doing it with his eyes closed. He's loud where he needs to be, and quiet when the music calls for it. You can tell he is very passionate about Villa-Lobos. As another reviewer has pointed out, Kraft is Canadian and, at first, that seems like heresy. But there's something very appropriate about a foreigner mastering Villa-Lobos' international music. It is definitely in keeping with the spirit of the works. I think that after hearing these definitive interpretations of his six-stringed masterpieces, Villa-Lobos would be pleased.
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely wonderful, June 22, 2001
By James D. Christopher "nerd" (Charlotte, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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I picked this CD up at a local music vendor expecting little more than an acoustic reference to my Villa-Lobos sheet music. I was floored at the quality and musicianship put into this recording. The sound quality is outstanding, and Kraft's playing is truly impeccable. It is obvious that a lot of time and effort went into putting this cd together. I would have paid three times the price to own it - indeed,

This CD does genuine justice to one of the most important 20th century composers for the guitar. For those of you not familiar with the guitar music of Villa-Lobos, I would highly recommend that you purchase this CD and experience the delightful coupling of classical and Brazilian traditions that he managed to accomplish. If you are a fan of classical guitar, this CD will likely become a favorite!

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible performande of Villa-Lobos guitar music!, September 5, 2001
By kman (Austin, Tx United States) - See all my reviews
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If you are interested in the guitar music of Heitor Villa-Lobos, look no further. I am a classical guitarist and have heard many performances and recordings of these works and this has got to be the best one. Norbert Kraft not only has formidable chops, but he plays with great phrasing and musicality, especially in the really intense pieces. I would have payed twenty bucks for this CD it is so good. So stop debating over which Villa-Lobos recording to get, this is the one!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Tepid and tiresome...
Kraft does not grasp the nuance, vigor, zest, passion, or bite of Villa-Lobos's music. As a classical guitarist who has played V.L. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Patrick Durek

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good collection of Villa Lobos Classical Guitar Performances
This is a good CD and good value if you like Villa Lobos purchase this edition.
Published 14 months ago by James E. Mccutcheon

5.0 out of 5 stars Aquired taste, tastefully aquired
My first introduction to the guitar solos of Villa-Lobos were Segovia's recordings. Those soulfully articulated, iconically Segovian performances inspired me to seek out the sheet... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Colton Williams

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guitar
I Know very well the already recorded monumental music of my compatriot Villa-Lobos, but I don't have his solo guitar complete works and the Canadian guitarist Norbert Kraft was a... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mauro Gama

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful realisation.
All music of H. Villa-Lobos is unique, his music for guitar is also widely known. If I would like to discribe this performance in one word I`ll say MUSICALITY. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Big Artlover

5.0 out of 5 stars Different, but totally valid
I am most familiar with Bream's recordings of most of these works. Kraft takes the tempos generally faster, and his rubato is different. Read more
Published on August 21, 2007 by Steven E. Bornfeld

5.0 out of 5 stars Great recording, great interpretation
I listened to this recording and at first listening I said "Great, somebody took these hackeneyed pieces and breathed new life into them"... Read more
Published on July 22, 2007 by Tradivoro

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent performance!
To play old classic, especially the guitar classic, in a new way is highly difficult task. None the less, Norbert Craft has found absolutely new, as it appears to me, intonations... Read more
Published on January 11, 2007 by A. Karabanov

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome music
This music is awesome to listen to and to play. I bought it because it has all the songs from Heitor's guitar sheet music compilation "Villa-Lobos Solo Guitar: Heitor Villa-Lobos... Read more
Published on November 5, 2006 by J. McGrath

5.0 out of 5 stars What a wounderful work...
If you play classical guitar, you know that the Villa-Lobos 12 studies are one of the most important pieces to help maintain or improve your technique. Read more
Published on August 5, 2006 by Anderson Travia

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