"Easy like Sunday evening"

Rebecca Haas - Piano

Mamulengo by Léa Freire Maracatu de Manatim by Rebecca Hass Cochichando by Pixinguinha Camondongas by Laercio de Freitas Loro by Egberto Gismonti Valsa para as Crianças by Amilton Godoy Folhas Secas by Guilherme DeBrito / Nelson Cavaquinho Teclas Pretas by Paschoal de Barros Gingando by Rebecca Hass Choro para Rebecca by Alessandro Penezzi Ao Mestre by Alessandro Penezzi Risco by Léa Freire Brincalhão by Rebecca Hass Sombras Remanescentes by Rebecca Hass Patas de Problemas by Rebecca Hass

(program may vary slightly from this list)

I selected these pieces (some of my favorites to play) to show a range of Brazilian choro, from older, more famous pieces to some by living composers. Choro originated in Brazil around the same time as ragtime in the United States, but is still an art form that is very much alive and innovating. I’ve also included pieces in other popular Brazilian styles, such as samba (originating in Rio de Janeiro), and maracatu and baião (originating in the Northeast of Brazil).