Four – Quaternaglia is a bold and electrifying release that marks a new chapter in the artistic journey of the Quaternaglia Guitar Quartet. After decades devoted to Brazilian repertoire, the ensemble broadens its horizons, exploring musical voices from across the Americas in a project built around four composers, four works, and four guitars.
The album features iconic 20th-century masters: Leonard Bernstein, Leo Brouwer, Javier Farías, and Astor Piazzolla. Quaternaglia presents the world premiere recording of Brouwer’s Así era la dancita aquella!, commissioned and dedicated to the quartet, alongside Farías’ powerful Memorial para un regreso, inspired by Pablo Neruda. Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story are transformed into a dazzling four-guitar transcription, while Piazzolla’s Four for Tango closes the album with striking rhythmic intensity.
With electrifying performances, impeccable precision, and a sonic richness that turns four guitars into a full orchestral experience, Four is a must-have recording for listeners seeking innovation, virtuosity, and repertoire that pushes the boundaries of the classical guitar.
Add Four – Quaternaglia to your collection and experience the power of four guitars without limits.
TRACKLIST:
LEO BROUWER
01 Así era la Dancita Aquella! (Divertimento) 6’24”
Dedicated to Quaternaglia Guitar Quartet / first recording
LEONARD BERNSTEIN (Arr.Thiago Tavares), SYMPHONIC DANCES FROM WEST SIDE STORY
02 Prologue (Allegro moderato) 4’33”
03 Somewhere (Adagio) 3’45”
04 Scherzo (Vivace e leggiero) 1’20”
05 Mambo (Meno presto) 2’29”
06 Cha-cha (Andantino con grazia) 1’09”
07 Meeting Scene (Meno mosso) 0’42”
08 Cool Fugue (Allegretto) 4’12”
09 Rumble (Molto allegro) 1’55”
10 Final (Adagio) 2’35”
ASTOR PIAZZOLLA (Arr. Fabio Ramazzina)
11 Four for Tango 7’01”
JAVIER FARÍAS, MEMORIAL PARA UN REGRESO:
12 Brava mar 4’26”
13 España en el corazón 5’03”
14 Exilio 4’59”
Dedicated to Quaternaglia Guitar Quartet / first recording
Total Time: 50min33s
Product Content (Download)
An original CD in digital format
Digital booklet
Brasil
Estados Unidos
