DEVANEIO (arr. Luiz C. Teixeira) by Paula da Matta Sheet Music for Piano Solo at Sheet Music Direct

Product Details

Title DEVANEIO (arr. Luiz C. Teixeira)

Artist Paula da Matta

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Composer Alberto Nepoimuceno

Arranger Luiz C. Teixeira

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 5

Arrangement Piano Solo

Publisher Luiz C Teixeira

Level 5

Product ID 1741114

Genre Latin Classical 20th Century Chamber 21st Century

Instruments Piano

Product Description

Alberto Nepomucenos Devaneio, Op. 27 No. 1, is a poignant and expressive piece that exemplifies the Romantic sensibilities of early 20th-century Brazilian classical music. Composed in 1904 and first published in 1905 in Rio de Janeiro, it stands as a testament to Nepomucenos lyrical style and his commitment to infusing European Romanticism with Brazilian identity .IMSLP

Musical Character and Structure
The title Devaneio translates to Reverie or Daydream, and the piece lives up to this name with its introspective and flowing character. Marked Placidamente e com lentidão (peacefully and slowly), it unfolds in G-flat majora key often associated with warmth and serenity. The music features gentle, arpeggiated textures and a lyrical melodic line that evokes a sense of quiet longing.IMSLP

The harmonic language is rich yet understated, with subtle modulations and chromaticism that reflect Nepomucenos exposure to European Romantic traditions, particularly the influence of composers like Chopin and Schumann. However, the piece maintains a distinct voice, hinting at the Brazilian musical idioms that Nepomuceno was instrumental in bringing to the concert stage.

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