João Marcondes - Latin American Suite No. 1 for String Quintet (Quarteto Topázio; Gabriela Negri)

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Composer: João Marcondes

1. Latin American Suite No. 1 for String Quintet: I. Tango
2. Latin American Suite No. 1 for String Quintet: II. Choro
3. Latin American Suite No. 1 for String Quintet: III. Canción de Cuna
4. Latin American Suite No. 1 for String Quintet: IV. Bambuco
5. Latin American Suite No. 1 for String Quintet: V. Carnavalito
6. Latin American Suite No. 1 for String Quintet: VI. Bolero
7. Picturesque Mentions No. 1 for String Quintet: Moto Perpetuo
8. Picturesque Mentions No. 2 for String Quintet: Invention
9. Picturesque Mentions No. 3 for String Quintet: Prelude

Quarteto Topázio

    Leandro Dias, violin

    Anderson Farinelli, violin

    André Ferreira Rodrigues, viola

    Marialbi Trisolio, cello

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Gabriela Negri, double bass

Date: 2026

Label: Azul Music

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João Marcondes’s Latin American Suite No. 1 presents a vibrant, six-movement exploration of regional heritage, integrating diverse genres like tango, choro, bambuco, and carnavalito as rich, conceptual raw materials rather than mere folklore. Complementing this collection is Picturesque Mentions for String Quintet, a sophisticated three-movement homage to Igor Stravinsky. Both works are masterfully brought to life by the Quarteto Topázio, comprising distinguished musicians from the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra, alongside double bassist Gabriela Negri. Together, they deliver a highly sensitive, mature chamber performance that brilliantly celebrates cultural diversity and artistic depth.

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