"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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"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.
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Composed by Humberto Bruni in Caracas, Venezuela 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.
Johann Sebastian Bach
Prelude in E Major, BWV 1006a
“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.”
- José Antonio Abreu
Orchestra conductor, pianist,
economist, educator, activist
Videos
This is a performance of the Venezuelan Waltz "Natalia" by Antonio Lauro.
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This is the piece for classical guitar that has been recorded the most times ever of the whole repertoire for this instrument.
"Seis por Derecho" written by Venezuelan composer Antonio Lauro, is based on very difficult syncopated folk rhythms making this piece one of the most demanding works written for classical guitar.
“Humberto Bruni is one of the most outstanding personalities
of the Latin American musical process.”
- José Antonio Abreu
Orchestra conductor, pianist,
economist, educator, activist