Stradivarius in Rio
Viktoria Mullova (violin), Matthew Barley (cello), Paul Clarvis (percussion), Luis Guello (dr, perc), Carioca Freitas (guitar)
Occasionally there's a feeling as with so many crossover classical attempts that the whole thing is too tasteful and careful, but what wins out here is Mullova's sheer dancing virtuosity in...
Stradivarius in Rio
Viktoria Mullova (violin), Matthew Barley (cello), Paul Clarvis (percussion), Luis Guello (dr, perc), Carioca Freitas (guitar)
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Occasionally there's a feeling as with so many crossover classical attempts that the whole thing is too tasteful and careful, but what wins out here is Mullova's sheer dancing virtuosity in...
About
Brazil and everything Brazilian is going to be very much in the news in 2014 with the World Cup taking place there. Brazilian music and the spirit of Rio will be everywhere, so Viktoria Mullova’s new album ‘Stradivarius in Rio’ arrives at just the right time!
Working with musicians from Rio and London, Viktoria has selected 13 wonderfully evocative songs from some of the great composers of Brazilian popular music including Caetano Veloso and Antonio Carlos Jobim, to name just two. All the songs are heard in stunning new arrangements and you will be surprised at how many you know. 'Stradivarius in Rio' is a wonderfully evocative album that captures the sound and spirit of Rio and its unique music.
Contents and tracklist
- Viktoria Mullova, Matthew Barley, Paul Clarvis, Carioca Freitas
- Viktoria Mullova, Matthew Barley, Paul Clarvis, Luis Guello, Carioca Freitas
- Viktoria Mullova, Matthew Barley, Carioca Freitas
- Viktoria Mullova, Matthew Barley, Paul Clarvis, Luis Guello, Carioca Freitas
- Viktoria Mullova, Matthew Barley, Paul Clarvis, Carioca Freitas
- Viktoria Mullova, Matthew Barley, Carioca Freitas, Luis Guello
- Viktoria Mullova, Matthew Barley, Paul Clarvis, Carioca Freitas
- Viktoria Mullova, Matthew Barley, Carioca Freitas, Luis Guello
- Viktoria Mullova, Matthew Barley, Paul Clarvis, Carioca Freitas
- Viktoria Mullova, Matthew Barley, Paul Clarvis, Luis Guello, Carioca Freitas
- Viktoria Mullova, Matthew Barley, Paul Clarvis, Luis Guello, Carioca Freitas
- Viktoria Mullova, Matthew Barley, Carioca Freitas
- Viktoria Mullova, Matthew Barley, Carioca Freitas
Awards and reviews
6th April 2014
Occasionally there's a feeling as with so many crossover classical attempts that the whole thing is too tasteful and careful, but what wins out here is Mullova's sheer dancing virtuosity in Tico tico and Brasileirinho – these are as dazzling as the sights and sounds of Brazil.
