RADIANTE (arr. Luiz C. Teixeira) by Alexandre Dias Sheet Music for Piano Solo at Sheet Music Direct

Product Details

Title RADIANTE (arr. Luiz C. Teixeira)

Artist Alexandre Dias

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Composer Chiquinha Gonzaga

Arranger Luiz C. Teixeira

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 4

Arrangement Piano Solo

Publisher Luiz C Teixeira

Level 5

Product ID 1750919

Genre Classical 20th Century Early Music Chamber 21st Century

Instruments Piano

Product Description

Radiante is a vibrant and elegant polka composed by Chiquinha Gonzaga and published in 1885. Dedicated to student Francisco Sodré, it exemplifies Gonzaga's innovative fusion of European musical forms with Brazilian rhythms, contributing significantly to the evolution of Brazilian popular music.chiquinhagonzaga.com

Musical Structure and Style
Originally published as a polka, Radiante was later reclassified as a polca-choro in its 1932 edition for saxophone and piano, reflecting its rhythmic complexity and melodic richness. The piece is written in 2/4 time and showcases Gonzaga's signature style, blending lyrical melodies with intricate rhythms. The piano score features syncopated rhythms and expressive phrasing, highlighting the dance-like qualities inherent in the polka form.chiquinhagonzaga.com

Performance and Interpretation
Radiante offers performers an opportunity to explore Gonzaga's ability to create music that is both technically engaging and emotionally expressive. Interpreters are encouraged to emphasize the syncopated rhythms and dynamic contrasts, bringing out the piece's lively character and expressive nuances.

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