Romanza & Two Études

Three works for solo guitar by Mário Carreira.

Romanza honours Julián Arcas (1832–1882), the Spanish guitarist and composer who influenced the young Francisco Tárrega. Carreira’s lyrical opening and singing theme develop through increasingly animated figuration before the opening tempo returns. Contrasting registers, tone colours and a percussive ending explore the guitar’s expressive range.

Étude pays homage to Emilio Pujol (1886–1980), a pupil of Tárrega and an influential composer, teacher and scholar of early plucked instruments. Marked Allegro vivace, Carreira’s study combines rapid scales, slurred figures and coordination between the hands, moving towards a decisive chordal close.

Étude in B Minor honours Fernando Sor (1778–1839), whose studies remain central to classical guitar teaching and repertoire. Flowing arpeggios support sustained melodic lines and an independent bass. Rolling 12/8 motion and broad dynamic gestures give way to a slowing final phrase, ending with a Picardy third.

Contents: Romanza (Homage to Julián Arcas); Étude (Homage to Emilio Pujol); Étude in B minor (Homage to Sor).

Level 08 · 12 pages · 9 × 12 inches
Catalogue: M1G802
ISMN: 979-0-706148-49-6