Where is the best place to watch the World Cup? In Brazil, you may be sure.. There is nothing like it. The cheering, the humor, the samba after a victory… Understanding why Brazil “stops” during the World Cup is understanding how Brazilians relate to pride and joy. It might sound like a contradiction. A countryContinue reading “There is nothing like a World Cup (in Brazil)”
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And Villa-Lobos is back in Paris
The Chatelet Theater in Paris presents the second lyrical work of Heitor Villa-Lobos, Magdalena.The piece refers to the cultural mix of South America. The plot involves the mixture between traditional Indian culture imported by European settlers. The composer came to Paris for the first time in 1923, under the influence of Artur Rubinstein. He stayedContinue reading “And Villa-Lobos is back in Paris”