Mozart Camargo Guarnieri was a seminal Brazilian composer, born in Tietê, São Paulo on February 1, 1907, and passing away on January 13, 1993, in São Paulo city. He was one of the most important figures in Brazilian classical music, second only to Heitor Villa-Lobos in prominence and influence within the realm of compositional nationalism. Guarnieri, named after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, dropped his first name early in his career to establish his own identity as a composer native to Brazil.

In his work, Guarnieri sought to incorporate the rich tapestry of Brazilian folk music into classical forms, developing a style that was both sophisticated and accessible, infused with the rhythms and melodies of South American tradition. Over his lifetime, he composed a vast array of music, including six symphonies, numerous concertos, operas, chamber works, and over fifty piano "Pontei nos". Guarnieri closely associated with literary and artistic circles, which strongly influenced his style and thematic choices. His awards include several Brazilian Academy of Music Prizes and the Guggenheim Fellowship. Through his music, notably works like "Dança negra," and his series of "Chôros" and "Serestas," Guarnieri firmly entrenched himself within Brazil's cultural legacy, continuing to inspire new generations with his refined combination of native folk elements and classical traditions.

Genres

Brazilian Classical

Latin Classical

Neoclassicism

Latest Release

Guarnieri: Improvisation No. 3

Camargo Guarnieri

Single - Released June 28, 2024