A Maestrina
Chiquinha Gonzaga
2000
Why This Album Matters
The album A Maestrina, released in 2000 by Revivendo Discos, is a compilation of paramount importance for the preservation and dissemination of the work of Francisca Edwiges Neves Gonzaga, or Chiquinha Gonzaga. This double CD does not represent an original work by the composer, who passed away in 1935, but rather a comprehensive tribute that brings together diverse interpretations of her compositions by various artists. Through this collection, the public has the opportunity to revisit and appreciate the richness and diversity of Chiquinha Gonzaga's musical legacy, a seminal figure in Brazilian music. The album highlights the innovative style of the maestro, who masterfully transitioned between choro, polka, maxixe, and waltz, incorporating popular elements into her erudite creations and establishing herself as the first choro pianist and author of the first carnival march with lyrics. Its relevance lies in presenting a panoramic view of a vast and influential repertoire, which includes not only her best-known songs but also less explored works, contributing to keeping alive the memory and influence of one of Brazil's greatest composers.
Context
The release of A Maestrina in 2000 is part of a context of increasing recognition and rediscovery of Chiquinha Gonzaga's work at the end of the 20th and beginning of the 21st centuries. The miniseries "Chiquinha Gonzaga", broadcast in 1999, for example, rekindled public and critical interest in the composer's life and musical output. This album, therefore, emerges as a product of this renewed interest, consolidating and making available to the public an overview of her compositions interpreted by different generations and styles, celebrating her pioneering contribution to Brazilian popular music at a time when its roots were being valued.
Recording
The album A Maestrina was produced by Leon Barg and released by Revivendo Discos. As a collection, it brings together diverse recordings, which implies that the recording techniques and studios vary widely, depending on the original interpretations or the new recordings commissioned for the project. The record is characterised by being both vocal and instrumental, reflecting the versatility of Chiquinha Gonzaga's compositions and the different approaches of the participating artists. A notable characteristic is the inclusion of an "original disc demonstration" on the opening track of the first CD, which suggests an effort to rescue and present to the listener the historical sound of some of the works.
Songs
The A Maestrina compilation features an extensive and diverse repertoire, covering some of Chiquinha Gonzaga's greatest successes and lesser-known pieces. Among the standout tracks is "Abre-alas", the iconic carnival march that became a symbol of the maestro's joy and originality. The album also includes compositions such as "Trigueira", "A partida do tropeiro", "Catita", "Tava assim de português" and "Passos no choro", demonstrating the breadth of her talent for different genres and themes. The variety of interpreters contributes to presenting the songs from new perspectives, valuing the timelessness of the melodies and harmonies created by Chiquinha Gonzaga, who was adept at incorporating the diversity of music from the lower classes into her compositions.
Legacy
Since its release, A Maestrina has been recognised as an important record in the discography dedicated to Chiquinha Gonzaga. The fact that it is a double CD and features a vast range of works and interpreters establishes it as a reference for those seeking an introduction to or a deeper understanding of the composer's work. By bringing together compositions originally written for the theatre and others that expanded Chiquinha Gonzaga's known repertoire, the album contributed to consolidating her image as a central figure in the history of Brazilian music. Furthermore, its rarity and 'out of catalogue' status on some platforms make it a collector's item, evidencing its continuing importance and the demand for her work.
Rankings
Credits
Francis Hime
Mario Avellar
Olivia Hime
Maurício Carrilho
Jorge Helder
Luciana Rabello
Cristiano Siqueira Alves
Andréa Ernest Dias
Pedro Amorim
Celsinho Silva
Francis Hime
Francis Hime, Olivia Hime, Silvio Mehry
Vittor Santos
Luiz Tornaghi
Ruth Freihof
Edinha Diniz
Lena Trindade
Podcasts
Heroínas do Brasil · Tumpats Podcasts
Prepare-se! Agora você vai conhecer a história de uma mulher que ousou desafiar as regras e a moral de seu tempo. Chiquinha Gonzaga, a primeira compositora de música popular do Brasil. Numa época em que as mulheres eram obrigadas a ficar em casa, obedecendo aos maridos, Chiquinha transgrediu várias normas sociais e foi à luta pra viver do seu talento musical.Ouça a história de Chiquinha Gonzaga -
Caçador de Mim · Luciene e Andre
Uma mulher à frente de seu tempo, foi pianista, maestrina e compositora carioca. Uma das maiores influências da música popular brasileira, era neta de uma escrava liberta e foi a primeira mulher a reger uma orquestra no Brasil.
Films
Books
The 500 Greatest Brazilian Albums of All Time
Ricardo Alexandre · 2022
The election was spearheaded by journalist Ricardo Alexandre, creator of the Discoteca Básica podcast. Ricardo consulted 162 specialists including journalists, YouTubers, podcasters, musicians, record-shop owners and producers. The result was published as a 200-page hardcover book, with graphic design by Fernando Pires.
Chiquinha Gonzaga
Edinha Diniz · 2009
"Ó abre alas, que eu quero passar..." A música mais popular de Chiquinha Gonzaga bem poderia servir como lema para sua vida. Compositora e maestrina de sucesso, numa época em que mulher não tinha profissão, ela abriu caminhos e ajudou a definir os rumos da música brasileira. Deixou uma obra estimada. Esta biografia detalhada oferece uma visão aprofundada da vida e obra da artista, fundamental para entender o contexto do álbum 'A Maestrina'.
300 Important Albums of Brazilian Music
Charles Gavin, Tárik de Souza, Carlos Calado, Arthur Dapieve · 2008
Conceived by Titãs drummer and musical researcher Charles Gavin, the 434-page book brings together covers and reviews of albums released between 1929 and 2007. The texts were written by journalists Tárik de Souza, Arthur Dapieve and Carlos Calado.
Analyses
Cliquemusic : Disco : CHIQUINHA GONZAGA - A MAESTRINA
cliquemusic.com.br
1 Demonstração de um disco original 2 Abre-alas (Santos Bocot) (Chiquinha Gonzaga) 3 Trigueira (Chiquinha Gonzaga) 4 A partida do tropeiro (Chiquinha Gonzaga, Catullo da Paixão Cearense) 5 Catita (Chiquinha Gonzaga) 6 Tava assim de português (Marques Porto, Chiquinha Gonzaga) 7 Passos no choro (Chiquinha Gonzaga)
CD Chiquinha Gonzaga - A maestrina - ChiquinhaGonzaga.com
chiquinhagonzaga.com
Lançamento do selo Revivendo, que comunica ter a discografia de Chiquinha Gonzaga em 78 rpm ainda cerca de 20 gravações à espera de relançamento. Suspeita-se que o piano do Grupo Chiquinha Gonzaga seja da própria compositora. Há indícios de que a gravação da música Falena seja tocada por Chiquinha. Repertório: DISCO 01 01 ...
O documentário "A Maestrina Chiquinha Gonzaga" - Jornal GGN
jornalggn.com.br
Apresentado pela atriz Carolina Ferraz conta com a participação da biógrafa da maestrina, Edinha Diniz. Depoimentos da pianista Clara Sverner, do músico Paulo Moura, da atriz Rosamaria Murtinho, da escritora Maria Adeláide Amaral, do musicólogo Ary Vasconcelos, do ator Mário Lago, entre outros.
A maestrina, compositora e pianista Chiquinha Gonzaga
catracalivre.com.br
Nascida no dia 17 de outubro de 1847, Francisca Edwiges Neves Gonzaga, mais conhecida como Chiquinha Gonzaga, foi a primeira pianista de choro, autora da primeira marcha-rancho carnavalesca que se tem notícia, e também a primeira mulher a reger uma orquestra no Brasil.
Chiquinha Gonzaga, a maestrina negra e abolicionista
primeirosnegros.com
Descubra a vida e o legado de Chiquinha Gonzaga, a maestrina negra e abolicionista que se tornou a primeira mulher a reger uma orquestra no Brasil e autora da icônica marcha-rancho "Ô Abre Alas".