"During an encore, 'Natalia' by Venezuelan composer Antonio Lauro, Humberto Bruni demonstrated his virtuosity at its peak in a brief yet impressive display."
Classical Guitar
& Inventor
"Humberto Bruni is a truly exceptional guitarist, highly accomplished, and a
worthy ambassador of the Venezuelan guitar tradition,
which holds significant
importance worldwide."
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“Humberto Bruni is one of the most outstanding personalities of the Latin American musical process.”
- José Antonio Abreu
Orchestra conductor, pianist,
economist, educator, activist
“In my opinion, this interpretation of Bach's Prelude BWV 1006a stands out as one of the finest performances of Johann Sebastian Bach's music. Furthermore, Humberto Bruni is recognized as a leading figure in the development of Latin American music.”
Review by - José Antonio Abreu
Orchestra conductor, pianist,
economist, educator, activist
"Alma Llanera" ("Soul of the Plains") is a Venezuelan song, a joropo, created by Venezuelan musicians Pedro Elías Gutiérrez (composer) and Rafael Bolívar Coronado (lyricist). It was originally part of a zarzuela whose premiere was on September 19, 1914, at the Teatro Caracas. Alma Llanera has since come to be considered as Venezuela's unofficial second national anthem. Its hundredth anniversary was marked by its being declared Bien de Interés Cultural.
Humberto Bruni, Composer
Composed by Humberto Bruni in 2005, this meticulously crafted musical composition utilizes the Canon by German Baroque composer Johann Pachelbel as its central theme. Originally written for a string ensemble, the Canon in D Major theme has gained widespread recognition. Bruni's piece is essentially a "Theme with Variations," where Pachelbel's Canon serves as the foundational theme. Beginning with the presentation of the theme, the composition then unfolds through several variations, showcasing the talents of up to 15 different instruments.
Classical Guitar Music
Here are several pieces performed by Humberto Bruni written for
Classical Guitar by different authors.
All transcriptions were made for Classical Guitar by Humberto Bruni.
"Zambra Granadina" is a piece by Isaac Albéniz that is part of his Suite Española, Op. 232. It is a vivid representation of Spanish folk dance rhythms and melodies, specifically the "zambra," a lively dance originating in Andalusia. The piece is known for its intricate piano writing and evocative portrayal of Spanish musical traditions.
Isaac Manuel Francisco Albéniz y Pascual
(Spanish pronunciation: [iˈsak alˈβeniθ]; 29 May 1860 – 18 May 1909) was a Spanish virtuoso pianist, composer, and conductor. He is one of the foremost composers of the Post-Romantic era who also had a significant influence on his contemporaries and younger composers. He is best known for his piano works based on Spanish folk music idioms.[1] Isaac Albéniz was close to the Generation of '98. Transcriptions of many of his pieces, such as Asturias (Leyenda), Granada, Sevilla, Cadiz, Córdoba,
Cataluña, Mallorca, and Tango in D, are important pieces for classical guitar, though he never composed for the guitar. Some of Albéniz's personal papers are held in the Library of Catalonia.
Asturias lasts for 6 minutes originally written for piano in G minor. Published in Barcelona in 1892 as the prelude of a 3-movement set entitled ¨Chants d'Espagne.
Written for and dedicated to Tárrega's patron Concepción Gómez de Jacoby in 1899, commemorating their visit to the Alhambra palace and fortress complex in Granada, Spain.
Maracaibo Symphony Orchestra, Havid Sánchez, Conductor, Humberto Bruni, Guitar. Teatro de Bellas Artes, Maracaibo Estado Zulia, Venezuela. Sunday, December 20th, 1984.
This Prelude in E Major written by Johann Sebastian Bach
(1685-1750) belongs to the Lute Suite Nr 1 BWV 1006a.
(BWV "Bach Werke Verzeichnis", Bach Work Catalogue)
This Prelude in D Major by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Lute Work BWV 998 (E-flat Major, Orig. Key). This performance took place in Germany, December 1985.​
"El Marabino" is a Venezuelan Waltz written, by Antonio Lauro, born in Venezuela, was one the word greatest composer for Classical Guitar.
"Maria Luisa" is a Venezuelan Waltz written, by Antonio Lauro, born in Venezuela, was one the word greatest composer for Classical Guitar.
"Maria Andreina" is a Berceuse (or Lullaby), written for Guitar by Bruni. This piece was dedicated for the composer's niece. Published in Germany by Chanterelle Verlag.
Regino Sainz de la Maza was a Spanish Composer, Guitarist, and Professor at Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid, Spain.