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Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: O Canto de Oxum

Esteemed Readers, today I would like to share with you a magnificent samba by Vinicius & Toquinho. “O canto de Oxum” (1971) is a true samba with a tribal Brazilian spirit. Enjoy it in this Advent time. Maria KethuProfumo

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François Couperin: Tierce en Taille

Esteemed Readers, today I present you an organ composition by François Couperin. Our genius is famous as one of the best composers for this musical instrument. I hope you will enjoy it: Tierce en taille. Vive le Roy!🎇🎇🎇 PS: Painting … Continue reading

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François Couperin: Courantes, La Raphaele

Esteemed Readers, today I present you three harpsichord compositions by François Couperin: Courantes I-II, La Raphaele. They belong to his famous sets for harpsichord. Enjoy the music! Vive le Roy!🎇🎇🎇 PS: Painting by Claude Lorrain Maria KethuProfumo  

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Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: Tomara

Esteemed Readers, if you wish “to live any moment of your life at the most/viver cada segundo como nunca mais” as sings our genius Vinicius de Moraes in this epic hymn of our tragic being named “Tomara“, this music piece … Continue reading

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François Couperin: Concert Royal N.2

Esteemed Readers, we continue our musical travel into a magnificent world of François Couperin’s music. Today I present you his Concert Royal N.2. Part II. It seems to me its mood is very suitable for autumn days before Samhain. Vive … Continue reading

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François Couperin: Pièces de Clavecin 18

Esteemed Readers, today I present you an elegant & a sophisticated set for harpsichord composed by François Couperin. N18 is made in F major, if it means you something. In my first posts of this year dedicated to the genius … Continue reading

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Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: La voglia, la pazzia

Esteemed Readers, if you remember a difficult political situation in Brazil made Toquinho & Vinicius de Moraes spend some time in Italy. They did not waste their time & recorded some nice albums in Italian there. Here is one of … Continue reading

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François Couperin: Messe des Couvents

Esteemed Readers, as you remember François Couperin has composed plenty of wonderful religious pieces. Today I offer you a complete Mass for convents & monasteries famous as Messe pour les Couvents (1690). Enjoy the spirit & solemnity of the Grand … Continue reading

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François Couperin: Concert Royal N.3

Esteemed Readers, speaking of François Couperin, I would like to continue to present you his charming concerts that sound like drops of fresh cool water in a period of unbearable summer heat. This time we are listening to his magnificent … Continue reading

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Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: Astronauta

Esteemed Readers, I’m glad to present you this old vintage music piece by young Vinicius de Moraes. “O Astronauta” (1962) is a wonderful summer composition telling about searching of love. Enjoy it! Maria KethuProfumo

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