Allegro Sinfonico

Allegro Sinfônico by Edson Lopes is part of the Guitarcoop catalogue as a representative recording of the artistic trajectory of a major Brazilian classical guitar interpreter. Faithful to the profile that has characterized his recitals since his earliest recordings in 1984, Edson Lopes reaffirms here two central qualities of his artistry: refined tone and a diverse repertoire.

The program brings together original works and transcriptions, framed by the solid tradition of the classical guitar from the late eighteenth to the twentieth centuries. It features major composer-guitarists of the Classical era, including Ferdinando Carulli, Dionisio Aguado, and Mauro Giuliani, alongside the Romantic language of Napoléon Coste and the distinctive voice of Agustín Barrios. Aguado’s Allegro brillante and Barrios’ virtuosic Allegro sinfónico highlight the technical and expressive demands of the repertoire.

The inclusion of transcriptions by non-guitar composers underscores a historical practice that has been central to the instrument’s development within the concert tradition. By uniting different periods, styles, and compositional approaches within a cohesive artistic vision, Allegro Sinfônico reaffirms Edson Lopes’ commitment to tradition, technical excellence, and the expressive breadth of the classical guitar.