Os Passaros do Brasil - Kees Vlak

The title in Portuguese means ’The Birds of Brazil’. However, the composer actually refers to the inhabitants of that beautiful country. Part 1: ’Pássaros Colorides’ (Multicoloured Birds) Sometimes the composer uses this title literally by imitating some amazone-bird by means of an ocarina (or pan flute). Part 2: ’Pomba Triste’ (Sad Pigeon) This music makes us think of girls dancing the samba; the carnival does not necessarily mean pleasure to them, but it is rather a source of income. The composer used a bossa nova rhythm. Part 3: ’Os Pássaros no Carnaval’ (The Carnival Birds) This is a lively samba we know so well from the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro. The ’Carnival Birds’ and the typical samba rythm leading to a spontaneous melody sung by all carnival goers. For more information: