Description
Composer: Simone Iannarelli
Model: DZ 999
Instrumentation: guitar and string quartet
Level: Advanced
12 pages + separate parts
Publisher: d'Oz Publications
As recorded by Morgan Szymanski and the Sacconi Quartet
Valse Brillante is a charming little work paying homage to the great Paraguayan guitarist composer, Agustin Barrios. Like most of the music of Barrios, this composition has a very pleasing melody line, one which is shared between the soloist and the other players; the technical requirements to play this work is also on a par with the standard required to perform most of the Paraguayan’s works, i.e. rather high. There are shades in the harmony of this composition of Iannarelli’s fellow compatriot, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, who could also knock out a good tune when required, and this, coupled with the attractive melody line, makes this work a good option for inclusion in any formal recital.
At only just under three-and-a half minutes in length, this work needs to be programmed well, but is well worth considering. The edition comes with a recording of the work by the dedicatees Morgan Szymanski and the Sacconi Quartet who are not acknowledged in the album, I had to get this information from the Internet. As well as the CD there is a full score and separate parts for each player.
Steve Marsh (Classical Guitar Magazine)
