On "As Pombinhas da Catrina" - (2016)   

for piano


 

The Portuguese folk tune used as theme for a piano essay is sometimes used to accompany small children in dance and play. The title in English is "Catrina's Little Doves." The text repeats its lines as: As pombinhas da Catrina / Andaram de mão em mão, / As pombinhas da Catrina / Andaram de mão em mão," as do many such lyrics for children from around the world.

 


 

4 pages, circa 3' 50" - an MP3 demo is here: 

 

The score is available as a free PDF download, though any major commercial performance or recording of the work is prohibited without prior arrangement with the composer. Click on the graphic below for this piano score.

 

On "As Pombinhas da Catrina"