Grammy® nominated classical guitarist Marc Regnier has won the attention and respect of critics, producers, and musicians for over three decades as a performer, recording artist and educator. This unique artist has been described as that of “a master of his instrument” and “a musician of intelligence, lyricism and subtlety.” Since his concert debut at the age of fifteen, Regnier has performed and given master classes in major series and festivals in Canada, South America and throughout America from San Francisco to several solo performances at New York’s Carnegie Recital Hall. Mr. Regnier has had the privilege of working with Grammy winning and nominated engineers and producers in his numerous recordings. This is his first release with Reference Recordings
Regnier is joined on this album by world-class musicians and dear friends Marco Sartor, guitar, Volodymyr Vynnytsky, piano, Natalia Khoma, cello and Tacy Edwards, flute. Tempo Do Brasil is produced by six-time Grammy® nominees Marina and Victor Ledin, and engineered by multiple Grammy® award-winning Leslie Ann Jones, Director of Music Recording and Scoring at Skywalker Sound.
In Marc Regnier’s own words: “ My goal was to include repertoire that demonstrated the various styles and moods of Brazilian music. It was also important to showcase the versatility and beauty of the guitar as a solo and ensemble instrument. Naturally when selecting classical repertoire of Brazil, Heitor Villa-Lobos’ music is usually at the forefront. He is described as “the single most significant creative figure in 20th century Brazilian art music”. The challenge here was to present music that is not over recorded, which is impossible when speaking of Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5, Villa-Lobos’ most famous piece and a must to include in this CD. Laurindo Almeida, Sergio Assad, Paulo Bellinati, Radames Gnattali and Baden Powell are all prominent Brazilian composers and performers, with Assad and Bellinati very active on the international stage today.”
Marc Regnier is currently Professor of Guitar at the College of Charleston, South Carolina, and lives with his wife, Jane, and their many cats.
FRESH! is part of Reference Recordings’ mission to encourage unique and fine artists, and give them a strong platform for promotion and sales nationally and internationally.
Reference Recordings are distributed in North America by Naxos USA, and internationally through a network of independent distributors listed at: www.ReferenceRecordings.comperformance experience, Reference Recordings releases have been highly praised for their dedication to high quality sound in the service of great music. Founder Tam Henderson (1998 GRAMMY® nominee for Producer of the Year), was joined in 1978 by engineer Keith O. Johnson. Some 140 projects later, RR is still recording what many consider to be the finest-sounding classical, jazz and blues discs in the world.
Reference Recordings are distributed in North America by Naxos USA, and internationally through a network of independent distributors listed at: www.ReferenceRecordings.com
Track Listing:
Sergio Assad: “Recife dos Corais”for two guitars
Radamés Gnattali: Second Sonatina for piano and guitar
Allegro moderato
Saudoso
Ritmado
Baden Powell: Valsa sem nome for solo guitar
Heitor Villa-Lobos: Samba classico for cello and piano
Villa-Lobos: Distribuição de Flores for flute and guitar
S. Assad: “Pinote” for two guitars
Villa-Lobos: Valsa da dor for solo piano
S. Assad: “Vitoria Regia” for two guitars
Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No.5 for two guitars
Paulo Bellinati: Rosto Colado for solo guitar
Laurindo Almeida: Choro e Batuque for flute and guitar
S. Assad: Farewell for solo guitar
Yiorgos Vassilandonakis: Variations on a Waltz by Villa-Lobos for cello and guitar
S. Assad: from Aquarelle for solo guitar
Valseana
Preludio e Toccatina
Total Time: 66:18