Unexpected America
A Musical Journey Through the Works of America
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Tracklist
- Paul Schoenfield (1947–2024)
Four Souvenirs for Violin and Piano
Samba - Tango
- Tin Pan Alley
- Square Dance
- William Bolcom (*1938)
Graceful Ghost - Mozart Camargo Guarnieri (1907–1993)
Sonata No. 4 for Violin and Piano
Energico ma espressivo - Intimo
- Allegro appassionato
- Aaron Copland (1900–1990)
Nocturne: Lento moderato - Mike Mower (*1958)
Sonata Latino for Flute and Piano
Bossa Merengova
With the energy of a jet engine, violinist Oscar Bohórquez and pianist Frank Braley dive into a whirlwind exploration of unknown and thrilling American repertoire. Duos by Paul Schoenfield, William Bolcom, Aaron Copland, Mike Mower, and Brazilian composer Mozart Camargo Guarnieri – blessed with a name as remarkable as his music – bring the rhythmic vitality of the Americas into your living room. From jungle and desert-infused melodies to the spirit of tango, samba, rumba, square dance, and New York jazz clubs, this album offers a wonderfully vibrant and captivating musical experience.