Piano, Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1631937
By Alexandre Dias. Composed by Ernesto Nazareth. Arranged by Luiz C. Teixeira. This edition: pdf, streaming. 20th Century, 21st Century, Chamber, Classical, Latin. Score. 4 pages. Luiz C Teixeira #1200260. Published by Luiz C Teixeira (A0.1631937).
Ernesto Nazareth’s "Vitória" – A Triumphant March of Brazilian Musical Alchemy
Composed in 1916, "Vitória" (Portuguese for "Victory") stands as one of Nazareth’s most exhilarating marchas brasileiras, blending military pomp with the syncopated soul of Rio’s urban soundscape. This overlooked masterpiece deserves recognition as a pivotal work that bridges European classical traditions with Brazil’s emerging musical identity. Here’s why it captivates and merits revival:
1. Historical Context & Cultural Fusion
Golden Age of Brazilian Popular Music: Written during Rio’s cultural renaissance (1910s–1920s), when maxixe, choro, and European dances collided in salon concerts and Carnival balls.
March as National Symbol: While rooted in European military marches, Nazareth injects:
Afro-Brazilian rhythms (subtle maxixe syncopations in the trio section)
Choro’s improvisatory spirit (florid right-hand ornaments)
Tango brasileiro’s elegance (dramatic pauses and sighing phrases).
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