Yolanda by Ernesto Nazareth Chamber Music - Digital Sheet Music
By Ernesto Nazareth
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Yolanda
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Piano, Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1632126
By Arthur Moreira Lima. Composed by Ernesto Nazareth. Arranged by Luiz C. Teixeira. This edition: pdf, streaming. 20th Century, 21st Century, Chamber, Classical, Multicultural, World. Score. 4 pages. Luiz C Teixeira #1200452. Published by Luiz C Teixeira (A0.1632126)."Yolanda" – A Gem of Brazilian Waltz by Ernesto Nazareth
Ernesto Nazareth (1863–1934) was a master of blending European classical forms with the soul of Brazilian popular music. His waltz "Yolanda" is a perfect example of this fusion—elegant, lyrical, and infused with a subtle Brazilian swing. Though less famous than his tangos and choros, "Yolanda" is a miniature masterpiece that deserves deeper appreciation.
1. Musical Structure & Form
Nazareth’s "Yolanda" follows a classic A-B-A-C-A waltz structure, with each section offering distinct emotional contrasts:
A Section: A flowing, sweetly melancholic melody in a major key, evoking nostalgia and tenderness. The left hand provides a gentle, swaying accompaniment reminiscent of Viennese waltzes but with a softer, more introspective touch.
B Section: A shift to a minor key introduces a touch of drama or longing, heightening the emotional depth before resolving back to the main theme.
C Section: Often more rhythmically playful or harmonically adventurous, this middle section adds a light, dance-like energy before the return of the A theme.
The piece closes with a delicate coda, leaving a sense of wistful resolution.
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