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By Luiz C Teixeira. Composed by Luiz Islo Nantes Teixeira/Carolina Teixeira. Arranged by Luiz C Teixeira. This edition: pdf, streaming. 20th Century, 21st Century, Classical, Latin, Multicultural, World. Score. 6 pages. Luiz C Teixeira #1397708. Published by Luiz C Teixeira (A0.1838163).Choro Insulano No. 3 – “Cocotá” is a vibrant work in 2/4 time that celebrates the rich tradition of Brazilian choro while embracing a refined and expressive harmonic language.
Written in E-flat major and structured in the traditional A–B–A–C–A form, the piece explores contrasts between the brightness of its main key, the expressive depth of its relative minor, and the lyrical elegance of the subdominant region. The melodic writing flows naturally, supported by characteristic choro progressions, secondary dominants, and subtle inner movement that give the music both rhythmic vitality and emotional nuance.
“Cocotá” preserves the lively pulse and conversational spirit typical of traditional choro, while also offering moments of introspection and lyricism. The result is a balance between rhythmic drive and melodic sensitivity — honoring the past while expressing a personal voice.
This work is part of the Choros Insulanos series, a collection dedicated to preserving and renewing the essence of Brazilian choro through contemporary expression rooted in tradition.
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