Reis: Guitar Music

Dilermando Reis (1916-1977) was probably the most important and famous guitarist of Brazil. He was born in Sao Paulo but he worked most of his life in Rio de Janeiro. His many recordings and broadcasts on national radio made him a figure of national importance and a musical star. Reis’ original compositions for guitar solo are in vintage Brazilian style, the Latin-American dance rhythms are supported by his inimitable harmonic language, expressing that typical Brazilian “Saudade”, the inexplicable sense of longing and sadness. Italian guitarist Salvatore Fortunato (1990) is a winner of several international competitions, he regularly appears on TV and radio, and has an active career as a soloist and chamber music player. Composer: Dilermando Reis Artist: Salvatore Fortunato (guitar) The sound of Rio: Songs by an icon of the Brazilian popular guitar, reinterpreted by an accomplished young Italian soloist. The most famous Brazilian popular guitarist of the last century, Dilermando Reis (19