Francisco Mignone’s 16 Valsas for Bassoon. An informed interpretative proposal

Abstract

The aim of this independent project for my master’s degree is to develop an interpretative proposal for the 16 Brazilian Waltzes (16 Valsas Brasileiras) for bassoon solo composed by Francisco Mignone between 1979 and 1981. For that, I use an emic-inspired approach to really be able to understand the cultural aspects surrounding these pieces framed in the style called “Brazilian music”. This style was developed by the theorist Mário de Andrade with the intention to create a Brazilian national style of music. In this project to achieve an understanding of the cultural and political context surrounding the life of the author and the creation of his Valsas, and the cultural elements to which they make reference. With this research I wish to obtain a deeper understanding of the piece and use it to propose and record my own interpretation of this works, which by any means will be the only one possible.