Atraente

Program Note: "Chiquinha Gonzaga established a career for herself as a professional musician in nineteenth century Brazil at a time when it was widely considered scandalous to do so. Gonzaga became Brazil's first professional female conductor and composed over 2,000 pieces, including 77 operettas. Her best-known work and compositional debut, 'Atraente' (Attractive) was published in 1881. 'Atraente' changed the musical landscape of Brazil by introducing a style of music that combined different musical elements like polka, waltz, ragtime and Afro-Brazilian rhythms. This style eventually became known as 'choro.'" - Meghann Oglesby

Form: ABACA