Enter a world of Brazilian waltzes, love songs, improvised music on street corners and raw emotions. These sixteen pieces for solo bassoon written between 1979 and 1981, are a snapshot of Brazilian life through the lens of the popular national style of “valsas brazileiras”. 

John McDougall, Principal Bassoon for both the BBC Concert Orchestra and the orchestra of English National Ballet, explores Francisco Mignone’s (1897-1986) vivid collection in his debut recording for Luminate Records.

“The playing is just incredible, a joy and an inspiration. The liner notes, with beautiful descriptions of each Valsa, give great depth and further meaning to each track.”

Jim Rodgers, Contrabassoonist with Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra