The University of Minnesota School of Music will host guitarist Alvaro Henrique for his Doctor of Musical Arts recital on Thursday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall, Ferguson Hall, West Bank Campus. Admission is free and open to the public.
The program highlights rarely heard works from South America, centered on a tribute to Walter Burle-Marx, brother of the renowned landscape artist Roberto Burle-Marx. His Medieval Man Saga—a striking and historically significant piece—was the first theme and variations ever written for guitar by a Brazilian composer, and the audience will also hear other works written for Andres Segovia.
Henrique’s recital also celebrates the artistry of the Assad Brothers, whose performances helped define modern Brazilian guitar playing. Two of their most emblematic repertoire pieces, Astor Piazzolla’s Tango Suite and Radamés Gnattali’s Suite Retratos, will be featured in homage to their enduring influence.
Henrique will be joined by guest artist Sara D’Ippolito-Reichert.
Originally from Brasília, Henrique is pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Minnesota, where he also serves as a guitar teaching assistant. His work often focuses on uncovering and promoting Brazilian composers beyond the traditional Rio de Janeiro canon.
