Violao

Violão, the Portuguese term for "guitar," refers to a genre deeply rooted in Brazilian music tradition where the nylon-stringed classical guitar takes center stage. This genre is characterized by its expressive, intricate fingerstyle playing that gracefully combines elements of samba, bossa nova, choro, and other regional Brazilian forms. It boasts a rich harmonic and melodic complexity, often featuring syncopated rhythms and intimate, poetic lyrics that reflect the cultural tapestry of Brazil. The violão is pivotal in the works of virtuoso players and composers like Antônio Carlos Jobim, whose sophisticated chord progressions have become standards, and the soothing, warm vocal accompaniments of João Gilberto, which have given the genre a timeless and border-crossing appeal.

Heartstrings

Sharon Isbin•

Agustín Barrios Mangoré•

Alberto Ginastera•

Antonio Lauro•

Antonio Vivaldi•

Antônio Carlos Jobim•

Benjamin Britten•

Egberto Gismonti•

Enrique Granados•

Ernesto Lecuona•

Franz Schubert•

George Gershwin•

Heitor Villa-Lobos•

Isaac Albéniz•

Joaquín Rodrigo•

Johann Sebastian Bach•

Johannes Brahms•

Laurindo Almeida•

Leo Brouwer•

Luiz Bonfá•

Manuel Ponce•

Naomi Shemer•

Regino Sáinz de la Maza•

Tomaso Albinoni•

Toru Takemitsu•

William Walton

Album - 61 Tracks - Released July 1, 2025