Lauro: Guitar Music

Lauro is a composer whose greatness is deserving of recognition above and beyond his accomplishments in the reinterpretation of music from the popular and folk traditions.

Composer: Antonio Lauro
Artists: Cristiano Poli Cappelli

The son of two Italians, a barber and a musician, Antonio Lauro (1917-1986) was born in Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela. He began at an early age to take music lessons from his father. The family moved to Caracas, a city with many stimuli and full of opportunities and he started taking music lessons, studying piano and composition at the Academy of Music and Declamation.

In 1951, Lauro was imprisoned, because of his democratic convictions, by General Marcos Pérez Jiménez, this however did not stop his composing activities, it was during his time in prison that he wrote two of his most important works: the Sonata for guitar and the famous Venezuelan Suite, followed by the Concerto for guitar and orchestra.
In his compositions for guitar Lauro aimed to unite popular Venezuelan music with complex forms of the European tradition. They are highly attractive, melodious works, full of spirit, charm and brilliant writing for the instrument.

Beautifully played by Cristiano Poli Cappelli, one of the leading Italian guitarists. He already recorded several successful albums for Brilliant Classics with music by Gangi, Tansman, Carlevaro and Castelnuovo-Tedesco.

Tracklist:

Part 1:
00:00 Ana Cristina (Canción de Cuna)
01:56 3 Venezuelan Pieces: I .Zulay
05:18 3 Venezuelan Pieces: II. Adiós a ocumare
08:21 3 Venezuelan Pieces: III. Papelón
09:16 Ana Florencia (Canción de Cuna)
10:41 4 Valses venezolanos: I. Tatiana
12:20 4 Valses venezolanos: II. Andreina
13:36 4 Valses venezolanos: III. Natalia
15:17 4 Valses venezolanos: IV. Yacambú
18:30 Angostura (Valse venezolano)
20:49 Carora
22:38 Cueca chilena
24:00 Suite (Homenaje a John Duarte): I. Fantasia
27:05 Suite (Homenaje a John Duarte): II. Pavana
30:19 Suite (Homenaje a John Duarte): III. Giga
32:21 El niño
35:19 El marabino
36:35 El negrito
38:27 María Carolina
42:18 María Luisa
45:22 Romanza
47:50 Sonata: I. Allegro
55:56 Sonata: II. Pavana
01:00:22 Sonata: III. Giga

Part 2:
01:05:33 El totumo de guarenas
01:06:32 La catira
01:13:29 Suite venezolana: I. Registro
01:15:18 Suite venezolana: II. Danza Negra
01:18:55 Suite venezolana: III. Canción
01:21:37 Suite venezolana: IV. Vals
01:24:58 Triptico: I. Armida
01:27:51 Triptico: II. Madrugada
01:29:10 Triptico: III. La Negra
01:31:42 Variaciones sobre una canción infantile
01:39:57 Estudios en imitaciones: I. Estudio I
01:41:05 Estudios en imitaciones: II. Estudio II
01:42:33 Estudios en imitaciones: III. Estudio III
01:44:30 Estudios en imitaciones: IV. Estudio IV
01:45:50 Canción
01:47:55 Flores de la montaña
01:50:32 La gatica
01:52:07 Crepuscolar
01:53:27 Merengue
01:56:01 Momoti
01:58:01 Nelly
02:00:26 Nocturno
02:01:47 Oriente
02:03:44 Pasaje aragüeño
02:05:35 Pavana
02:08:22 Petronila
02:09:22 Virgilio
02:12:23 Seis por derecho

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[margalinam]

Love all Venezuela music and Maestro Lauro was my favorite music teacher. RIP

[abruzual]

I want to point out two inaccuracies in your information, as the composer's biographer: He did not receive lessons during his childhood, since his father died before Lauro was 5 years old, in 1922. And the Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra was not composed in prison, but in 1956, premiered by himself. This is important to know so that biographical errors are not imposed. Alejandro Bruzual

[Daniel-G]

I also am so proud... This is music from My homeland. Greetings from Caracas Venezuela 🙂

[jayakumarkaarikuzhy]

In the 70's, when I was studying in school, my state of Kerala was the favourite destination for Hippie tourists because of the easy availability of ganga. They used to walk around the rural areas with their only possessions of guitars on their shoulders and marijuana in their lips .We were attracted by the hitherto unknown sweet guitar music. Their favourite abode was the Adam and Eve beaches at Kovalam where we used to visit occasionally mainly for seeing the fully devoted Sun God worshippers trying their level best to get the blessings on each and every body parts of the worshippers and also for enjoying their beautiful guitar music. Their music and playing were as beautiful as here and I would have been sure about my claim that those hippies had, in fact, played this music if this music was composed earlier than the 70's! Irrelevant thoughts but music reminds me of anything of my bygone era even if it had no relationship with music. Thanks. Another blessed day of enjoyment.

[JAPARADISIR]

I am so proud hearing the music of one of our giant venezuelan composers, BRAVO you guys of Brilliant Classics, Make my heart beating faster, TWO THUMBS UP!

[glexsydugarte]

El Seis por derecho me acarició la fibra venezolana. Excelente

[MauricioMonsalve-hv]

Chapeau + Chapeau! Antonio Lauro is one of the greatest composers for guitar music!

[laverdadesnoticiatv]

Grandioso Antonio Lauro!!! Que viva la musica!!!

[franciscoguaramaima]

Admiración total por la música de Antonio Lauro. Excelente

[gongdori]

Thank you for rare but beautiful guitar music.

[gustavoadolfosanchezhurtad]

Thank you so much, on behalf of Venezuela!

[guitarguy]

Years ago, before the guitar entered my world, I had a therapist. She told me, as the guitar and I were becoming more acquainted with one another, that it was an attachment device. Many years have since passed. My relationship with the guitar is stronger than ever and she....well she is no longer even a faint memory.

[enotrius]

Grande Autore e grandissimo interprete, grazie!

[RosCharron]

Just what I need on this grey morning. I read with interest your write up on Antonio Lauro whom I had never heard of. Great, like finding a rainbow at my window. Thank You.

[bossanovaboy]

I really appreciate this compilation encompasses not only the well-known but also others equally beautiful compositions of Antonio Lauro.😀

[MsLeenite]

Very charming music, really lifted my spirits. Thank you for introducing me to the composer and guitarist.

[aredamzd]

Brilliant! Simply Brilliant! What a beautiful selection of Maestro Lauro's creations. Great work by Cristiano Poli Capelli. Once again, thank you for sharing the beauty and passion of this music. Brilliant as always.

[anigiuran]

Lovely and peacefuly music !Thank you Briliant Classics for these beautiful moments ! 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[assoloproduzionimusicali]

Musica meravigliosa ed interpretazioni magistrali…❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[BrilliantClassics]

Thanks for watching! Here is the tracklist:

Part 1:
00:00 Ana Cristina (Canción de Cuna)
01:56 3 Venezuelan Pieces: I .Zulay
05:18 3 Venezuelan Pieces: II. Adiós a ocumare
08:21 3 Venezuelan Pieces: III. Papelón
09:16 Ana Florencia (Canción de Cuna)
10:41 4 Valses venezolanos: I. Tatiana
12:20 4 Valses venezolanos: II. Andreina
13:36 4 Valses venezolanos: III. Natalia
15:17 4 Valses venezolanos: IV. Yacambú
18:30 Angostura (Valse venezolano)
20:49 Carora
22:38 Cueca chilena
24:00 Suite (Homenaje a John Duarte): I. Fantasia
27:05 Suite (Homenaje a John Duarte): II. Pavana
30:19 Suite (Homenaje a John Duarte): III. Giga
32:21 El niño
35:19 El marabino
36:35 El negrito
38:27 María Carolina
42:18 María Luisa
45:22 Romanza
47:50 Sonata: I. Allegro
55:56 Sonata: II. Pavana
01:00:22 Sonata: III. Giga

Part 2:
01:05:33 El totumo de guarenas
01:06:32 La catira
01:13:29 Suite venezolana: I. Registro
01:15:18 Suite venezolana: II. Danza Negra
01:18:55 Suite venezolana: III. Canción
01:21:37 Suite venezolana: IV. Vals
01:24:58 Triptico: I. Armida
01:27:51 Triptico: II. Madrugada
01:29:10 Triptico: III. La Negra
01:31:42 Variaciones sobre una canción infantile
01:39:57 Estudios en imitaciones: I. Estudio I
01:41:05 Estudios en imitaciones: II. Estudio II
01:42:33 Estudios en imitaciones: III. Estudio III
01:44:30 Estudios en imitaciones: IV. Estudio IV
01:45:50 Canción
01:47:55 Flores de la montaña
01:50:32 La gatica
01:52:07 Crepuscolar
01:53:27 Merengue
01:56:01 Momoti
01:58:01 Nelly
02:00:26 Nocturno
02:01:47 Oriente
02:03:44 Pasaje aragüeño
02:05:35 Pavana
02:08:22 Petronila
02:09:22 Virgilio
02:12:23 Seis por derecho