A Modernist Tradition: Brazilian Composer César Guerra-Peixe in the 1950s
2023; University of Texas Press; Volume: 44; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.7560/lamr44204
ISSN1536-0199
Autores Tópico(s)Brazilian cultural history and politics
ResumoThe article discusses how modernism, nationalism, and compositional technique interacted in Brazilian composer César Guerra-Peixe’s work. Three main themes are developed: (1) modernism in Brazil, avant-garde, and progressivism; (2) the idea that Brazilian music was marked by the “limitations” of the country’s musical milieu; and (3) compositional technique and Brazilian culture. This three-fold discussion offers a privileged vantage point from which to consider the debates around Brazilian modernism and Guerra-Peixe’s unique position in it. The discussion is based on historical research, making use of letters, interviews, and articles by the actors involved.
Referência(s)