Raphael Rabello

Raphael Rabello (PetrЈpolis, 31 de outubro de 1962 Rio de Janeiro, 27 de abril de 1995) foi um dos maiores violonistas brasileiros, um virtuoso do viol“o (de 6 ou 7 cordas) que uniu sua sensibilidade musical a uma t™cnica impressionante. Algumas frases de violonistas sobre Raphael Rabello:

The best guitarist Ive heard in years. He has overcome the technical limitations of the instrument, and his music comes unhindered from his soul, straight to the hearts of we who admire him. Paco de Lucia

Raphael Rabello was simply one of the greatest guitarists who has ever lived. His level of insight into the potential of the instrument was matched only by the great Paco de Lucia. He was the Brazilian guitarist of our time, in my opinion. His loss at such a young age is an incredible loss, not only for what he already did, but for what he could have done. Pat Metheny

This is the missing CD among Raphael Rabellos scarce discography. It's like a dream come true to see this CD accomplishedone of the best solo guitar albums I have listened to. an important contribution to the Brazilian guitar. Paulo Bellinati

Raphael Rabello was one of the most notorious guitar players of all time. His approach was very expressive and confident, with moving interpretations and exuberant technique. His contribution was essential, leaving one of the richest and most remarkable pages in the history of the Brazilian guitar. Marco Pereira

If the acoustic guitar has once again established itself as the leading instrumental voice of modern Brazilian music, much of the credit can be given to Raphael Rabello Mark Holston, Guitar Player Magazine

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