Rosana Lamosa
Theresa Bogard
Critically acclaimed soprano Rosana Lamosa and dynamic pianist Theresa Bogard will
showcase the rich heritage of Brazilian classical music in a special recital Tuesday,
Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall.
The recital is free and open to the public.
The program features a captivating collection of works by 20th century Brazilian composers
Claudio Santoro and Heitor Villa-Lobos.
The evening will begin with two song cycles by Santoro, one of Brazil’s most versatile
and influential musical figures, including “Canções de Amor” (“Love Songs”) and “Três Canções Populares” (“Three Popular Songs”), which highlight Santoro’s sophisticated and emotionally resonant
style and versatility.
The recital will continue with a selection of works by the internationally celebrated
Heitor Villa-Lobos, including pieces from his “Modinhas Series 2,” a captivating nod
to Brazilian popular song, and culminating with selections from “Floresta do Amazonas,”
including the sublime “Melodia Sentimental,” a hallmark of Villa-Lobos’s unique fusion
of Brazilian folk music and classical forms.
Praised for her powerful and expressive voice, Lamosa is one of Brazil’s most important
sopranos, whose repertoire spans from opera classics to works by Brazilian composers
such as Villa-Lobos and Santoro. Lamosa has graced stages worldwide and received many
prestigious awards, including the Carlos Gomes Prize and the Order of the Ipiranga
at the rank of Commandress.
A renowned Steinway Artist, Fulbright Scholar and a prize-winner at the International
Mozart Fortepiano Competition, Bogard, a UW professor of music, is a dynamic pianist
with deep admiration for Brazilian composers.
For more information, email Bogard at tbogard@uwyo.edu or call (307) 721-2179.
