Obsessive Ostinato – Roland Dyens: Lettre Nordestine
Hello friends,
This livestream we will have an audience favourite – Roland Dyens. To cast a light on one his special love for Latin-America and its music, we will be looking at his Lettre Nordestine which takes inspiration from traditional Brasilian music.
See you there!
Emmanuel
Roland Dyens had a special love for Latin America which is often reflected in his music. His Lettre Nordestine is no exception, inspired in Brazilian rhythms and built upon an insisting ostinato bass line.
Join Emmanuel Sowicz as he presents Dyens’ music and casts a light on the stylistic subtleties of performing Latin-American music.
Find the start time in your time zone by clicking the photo or following this event link:
https://app.tonebase.co/guitar/live/player/dyens-lettre-nordestine
We are going to be using this thread to gather suggestions and questions!
- What questions do you have on this topic?
- Any particular area you would like me to focus on?
-
Hello Emmanuel, In addition to Dyens 20 Lettres, What are a few other pieces by him would you recommend, regardless of level of difficulty? (Your favorites and standard repertoire) Thank You
-
Michael Carlson thank you for your question! As mentioned in the livestream, aside from his 20 Lettres, I really enjoy listening to so many of his wonderful arrangements (French Songs, Night & Day – Jazz Standards, Chopin, and many others). Of his original works, I'm drawn to his Libra Sonatine and (especially) his Concerto Métis, which I've always found incredibly exciting and colourful!
-
Emmanuel I always like to ask the knowledgeable players. It is one reason I belong to tonebase. I have since purchased , received and read through a few. Great addition to my library. Excellent music.
-
-
Thanks Emmanuel, have to really think about the Pima form and how that works , cheers Deb
