Heitor VillaLobos - 12 Estudos para Violão

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Review by David J Bromley

Album Review: 12 Estudos para Violão by Heitor Villa-Lobos Heitor Villa-Lobos’ 12 Estudos para Violão, released in 1975 under the Brazilian label Fermata, is a masterclass in classical guitar composition. Performed with exquisite sensitivity by Maria Livia Sao Marcos on acoustic guitar, this album captures the essence of Villa-Lobos’ genius while showcasing the intricate possibilities of the instrument. It’s not just an album—it’s a journey through technical brilliance and emotional depth. The standout track for me has to be No. 6 Poco Allegro, Sol Majeur. From the very first note, it grabs your attention without trying too hard. The piece feels like a conversation between light and shadow, with its delicate phrasing balanced against moments of bold assertion. What makes it unforgettable is how Marcos navigates the shifts—her fingers seem to dance across the strings with both precision and freedom. You can almost picture Villa-Lobos himself nodding approvingly at her interpretation. This track sticks because it doesn’t just sound beautiful; it breathes beauty. Another gem is No. 11 Lent (Bien Chante et Tres Expressif dans la Quatrieme Corde), Mi Mineur. As the title suggests, it’s slow and deeply expressive, but there’s more to it than that. Listening to it feels like standing alone in a quiet forest, where every rustle of leaves carries meaning. Marcos plays this one as if she's whispering secrets into the wood of her guitar. There’s something haunting yet comforting about the way the melody lingers, refusing to let go even after the final chord fades. What strikes me most about this album is how personal it feels. Villa-Lobos wrote these études as technical exercises, sure, but they’re so much more than that. They’re stories told through music, each one offering a glimpse into his world. And Marcos? She doesn’t just play them—she lives them. Her performance isn’t perfect in the sterile, robotic sense. Instead, it’s human, raw, and full of soul. That’s what makes it real. It’s funny, though—you’d think an album from 1975 would feel dated by now. But nope. These tracks still sound fresh, almost as if Villa-Lobos knew he was writing for listeners decades down the line. Or maybe he didn’t care about time at all. Either way, 12 Estudos para Violão proves that great music transcends eras and trends. If you haven’t heard it yet, do yourself a favor and press play. Just don’t blame me if you end up losing hours to its spell.

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Artist: Heitor VillaLobos
Album: 12 Estudos para Violão
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
No. 1 Allegro non troppo, mi mineur
No. 12 anime, la mineur
No. 9 tres peu anime, fa diese mineur
No. 11 lent (bien chante et tres expressif dans la quatrieme corde), mi mineur
No. 7 Tres anime, mi majeur
No. 10 tres anime, si mineur
No. 3 allegro moderato (des lies), re majeur
No. 2 allegro (des arpeges), la majeur
No. 4 un peu modere (des acordes repetes), sol majeur
No. 8 Modere, Do diese mineur
No. 5 andantino, do majeur
No. 6 poco allegro, sol majeur

Video

Maria Lívia São Marcos plays 12 Etudes for solo guitar by Villa-Lobos

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Catalog Numbers

305.1039

Labels

Fermata

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Formats

  • Vinyl
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Credits

RoleCredit
Acoustic GuitarMaria Livia Sao Marcos

Notes

Stereomono

About Heitor VillaLobos

Brazilian composer, conductor, cellist, and classical guitarist, he wrote numerous orchestral, chamber, instrumental and vocal works and is one of the best-known South American composer of all times (Rio de Janeiro, 5 Mar. 1887 - 17 Nov. 1959)

Real Name

    • Heitor Villa-Lobos

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *12 Estudos para Violão* by Heitor Villa-Lobos is a masterpiece of classical guitar music. Released in 1975 in Brazil, it showcases the incredible talent of guitarist Maria Lívia São Marcos. Each track highlights Villa-Lobos' genius in blending technical skill with deep emotion. My favorite? Track 11—played on the fourth string, it’s both expressive and haunting. It’s like Villa-Lobos wrote it to make your soul pause for a moment.

Comments

programm95
programm95
2025-03-16
j' ai 4 versions cd des etudes de villa lobos en disque ....celle ci est de loin ma préférée avec celle d'alirio diaz!!!ce disque est pour l'instant la référence!!!!on y sent la vie qui bouillonne et par moment la magie noire ou l'élégie .....quel magnifique tempérament d’interprète!! paris 15.03.2021
tvwebtb
tvwebtb
2025-03-15
Bravissima!
princessndtheblog
princessndtheblog
2025-03-14
Magnífica interpretação.??????
mcconguy
mcconguy
2025-03-14
Maravilha musical, deleite a sensibilidade, violão sonoro que vibra na alma....Bravo !
pieceacakeireland
pieceacakeireland
2025-03-13
... Excelente interpretação e realização discográfica, destes maravilhosos - 12 Estudos Guitarrísticos do Genial Compositor - Heitor Villa - Lobos... ! Parabéns e Bravíssimo ...! Querida - Maria Lívia São Marcos.
danguyetphong
danguyetphong
2025-03-12
Bravo Maria. JC
silverblue12
silverblue12
2025-03-12
Eu tenho um vinil da Maria Lívia tocando esses 12 estudos do Villa, acho que de 1976, mas esses não parecem ser a mesma gravação. Ela gravou mais de uma vez ou estou pirando? Gosto mais daqueles....sei lá, fiquei confuso. Help!