“Confident masters of technique.” – The Washington Post

In collaboration with Austin Classical Guitar

Winner of the 2011 Latin Grammy Award in the “best classical album” category, the Brazilian Guitar Quartet has established itself as one of world’s leading guitar ensembles. The group’s unique combination, of regular six-string and extended-range, eight-string guitars, allows for the exploration of an original and unusual repertoire.

Don’t miss thier performance at the brand new performing arts center in Mueller!

PROGRAM

Danças características africanas  | Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887 – 1959)
    Farrapós, Op.47 (Dança dos moços)                
     Kankukus, Op.57 (Dança dos velhos)
     Kankikis, Op.65

Cirandas e Quarteto 12                                              
     A Canoa Virou • Condessa • À Procura de uma Agulha

String Quartet No. 12, W. 496                                
     Allegro
     Andante melancolico
     Scherzo – Allegretto
     Allegro

INTERMISSION

El Pelele | Enrique Granados (1867 – 1916)

Cuatro Piezas | Joaquin Rodrigo (1901 – 1999)
     Caleseras (Monenaje a Chueca)                          
     Fandango del ventorrillo
     Pelgaria de la Infanta de Castilla
     Danza valenciana

Piezas Espanolas | Manuel de Falla (1876 – 1946)
     Aragonesa • Cubana • Montanesa • Andaluza    

Malaga |  Issac Albeniz (1860 – 1909)