Leo Brouwer

The Profile

Leo Brouwer (born in Havana in 1939) is a Cuban composer and classical guitarist, widely known for his original and influential works for guitar.

Born in Havana in 1939. Composer-guitarist noted for solo guitar pieces and works for guitar with small ensembles. Works mentioned in reviews include Concierto para guitarra y pequeña orquesta (1972), Para sonar a dos (1973), Elogio de la danza (1964) and Un día de noviembre (1972). The reviewed CD is the first of an eight-CD series on the Engrem label in which Brouwer performs his own works. Review highlights polystylistic approach, percussive guitar techniques and allusions to Indian ragas in the Concierto.

A positive review highlights an Engrem CD (first of eight) in which Leo Brouwer performs his own guitar works. Key pieces discussed are the 1972 Concierto para guitarra y pequeña orquesta, the two-guitar Para sonar a dos (1973), Elogio de la danza (1964) and Un día de noviembre (1972). The recording is recommended for lovers of classical guitar and for those interested in Brouwer's polystylistic language.