Found 37 compositions, listed in alphabetical order:

	A Furiosa Paulo Bellinati Apr 1989	A Furiosa is a "Maxixe" (see Alvoroço comments) for four guitars dedicated to the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet which recorded the piece on his CD "LAGQ" (Sony Classical). Quaternaglia is another guitar quartet from São Paulo, Brazil that also recorded the piece on his CD "Forrobodó" (Carmo-ECM Records) Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score and parts for four guitars are available in most music stores. Paulo Bellinati recorded the piece on his CD "Guitares du Brésil" playing two cavaquinhos, tenor guitar, and seven strings guitar.
	Alba Paulo Bellinati Apr 1985	Alba is the third movement of the Suite Contatos (see Cadência), which is a five-piece collection, dedicated to the composer’s dearest friend and great Brazilian guitarist Cristina Azuma. Cristina Azuma has recorded the complete Suite Contatos on her CD "Contatos"(GSP-1996) Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score of Suite Contatos for solo guitar is available in most music stores.
	Alvoroço Paulo Bellinati May 1995	Alvoroço (Euphoria) is a Maxixe dedicated to the great guitarist/composer João Pernambuco. In the early 20th century, the Maxixe was considered a scandalous and very sensual dance. Maybe because of this, great composers such as Ernesto Nazareth, Chiquinha Gonzaga, and João Pernambuco himself, would hide their Maxixes under other stylistic names like Tango Brasileiro, Corta-Jaca, Jongo, Batuque, etc. This ballroom dance acquired international fame similar to the Lambada today. The Maxixe has been an important part of the repertoire of many Furiosas (martial bands). Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores. Paulo Bellinati has recorded the piece on his CD Lira Brasileira.
	Aristocrática Paulo Bellinati Jan 1993	Aristocrática is a Schottisch-Choro dedicated to Maite Valero Bovet. This aristocratic dance left high society ballrooms and was incorporated into popular regional dances, becoming a favorite in the Empire capital in 1851. Of German origin, the Schottisch is a graceful swinging dance, well suited to Brazilian people. Among the great composers who have written in this style are Villa-Lobos, Anacleto Medeiros, Pixinguinha and Radamés Gnattali. Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores. Paulo Bellinati has recorded the piece on his CD Lira Brasileira.
	Baião de Gude Paulo Bellinati Sep 1977	Baião de Gude is a "baião" (see Fole Nordestino comments) originally written for soprano sax and instrumental ensemble (guitar, piano, bass, and drums). In 1989 Bellinati wrote the three-guitar version and recorded the piece on his CD "Guitares du Brésil" playing the three guitars in overdub. In 1994 the composer wrote the four guitars version which is dedicated to the Brazilian guitar quartet Quaternaglia who recorded the piece on his CD "Forrobodó"(Carmo-ECM Records). The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet also recorded Baião de Gude on his CD "Air & Ground"(Sony Classical). Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for three guitars and the score and parts for four guitars are available in most music stores.
	Cabra-Cega Paulo Bellinati May 1989	Cabra-Cega (Blindman’s Bluff) was originally written for viola caipira (typical Brazilian 10 strings folk guitar) and belongs to "Suite Jogos do Rua" (Street Games Suite), a 5 piece collection for viola caipira solo. Paulo Bellinati recorded the piece on his CD "Guitares du Brésil" (GHA-1991) Cabra-Cega has never been published and the copyrights belong to the composer.
	Cadência Paulo Bellinati Jan 1981	Cadência is the first movement of the Suite Contatos and was written as an introduction of the choro Contatos (see Alba and Contatos). Cadência and Contatos have been recorded by Paulo Bellinati on his CD Serenata-Waltzes and Choros of Brazil (GSP-1993). Cristina Azuma has recorded the complete Suite Contatos on her CD "Contatos"(GSP-1996) Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores.
	Choro Sapeca Paulo Bellinati May 1992	This typical Brazilian "choro" was specially written for solo guitar to be recorded by the composer on his CD "Serenata-Waltzes and Choros of Brazil"(GSP-1993). It's a very bright piece dedicated to another great Brazilian guitarist Carlos Barbosa-Lima. Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores. Paulo Bellinati has recorded the piece on his CD Serenata-Waltzes and Choros of Brazil.
	Choro Sereno Paulo Bellinati Jan 1993	A typical Brazilian "choro" dedicated to one of the composer’s best friend and pupil Francisco Gusso. Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores. Paulo Bellinati has recorded the piece on his CD Serenata-Waltzes and Choros of Brazil.
	Contatos Paulo Bellinati Jan 1981	Contatos is a stylized Brazilian choro that also belongs to the Suite Contatos (see Cadência). Originally written for solo guitar the composer also wrote an arrangement for guitar and jazz ensemble (piano, soprano sax, bass, and drums) of this piece. Pau Brasil group has recorded Cadência and Contatos on the CD "Cenas Brasileiras" (Continental-1987). Cadência and Contatos have also been recorded by Paulo Bellinati on his CD Serenata-Choros and Waltzes of Brazil (GSP-1993). Cristina Azuma has recorded the complete Suite Contatos on her CD "Contatos"(GSP-1996) Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores.
	Cordão de Ouro Paulo Bellinati Jan 1995	Cordão de Ouro (Gold Chain) is a Lundu de Capoeira dedicated to the great guitarist/composer Baden Powell. The Lundu and the Modinha, were the first identifiable styles of the Brazilian popular music. In the 19th century, whereas the Modinha descended from upper to lower classes, the Lundu rose from the popular classes to the bourgeoisie and was the first form of "black" music to be accepted by the aristocracy. Through the Lundu, the black man gave Brazilian Music its essential elements. Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores. Paulo Bellinati has recorded the piece on his CD Lira Brasileira.
	Dama-da-Noite Paulo Bellinati Jan 1996	Dama-da-Noite (Cestrum Nocturnum - a highly perfumed Brazilian flowering tree) is a Modinha Imperial dedicated to the composer's mother Maria de Ornelas Bellinati. During the First Brazilian Empire (1822-1840), the Modinha was essentially a classical music style - its relationship with the Italian opera, irrefutable. With the Second Empire (1840-1889), the Modinha passed from the aristocracy to the common people and gained a stronger Brazilian character. The guitar replaced the piano accompaniment and enriched the Modinha with a much more typical instrumental base. Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores. Paulo Bellinati has recorded the piece on his CD Lira Brasileira.
	Dezenove Paulo Bellinati Feb 2000	Dezenove (Nineteen) is a typical Brazilian choro for solo guitar. The piece has never been recorded or published and the copyright belongs to the composer.
	Embaixador Paulo Bellinati Mar 1996	Embaixador (Ambassador) is a Maracatu do Baque Virado, a complex variation of the Maracatu rhythm, dedicated to Antonio Madureira. Traditionally, "Maracatus" are carnival groups from Pernambuco called Nações (Nations): Nação da Cabinda Velha prevails in Old Recife while the Nação do Leão Coroado is foremost today. Among the Maracatu dancers we have o Rei (the King), a Rainha (the Queen), Príncipes (Princes), Damas de Honra (Ladies of Honor) and o Embaixador (the Ambassador) who is the standard bearer of the parade. Embaixador is written in B Major and the guitar is tuned with the sixth string in B and fifth in F#, which extends the range, creating a bigger sound. Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores. Paulo Bellinati has recorded the piece on his CD Lira Brasileira.
	Emboscada Paulo Bellinati Jan 1996	Emboscada (Ambush), dedicated to the pianist and composer Lelo Nazário, is a Xaxado inspired by the music of the northeastern countryside. It evokes a time when "Lampião", the leader the cangaceiros (bandits), used to ambush the police, whom they referred to as macacos (monkeys). The Xaxado is a dance originally played by a very typical but unusual instrumental trio: sanfona (accordion), triângulo (triangle) and zabumba (bass drum). The players wear cangaceiros clothing and, while holding and playing their instruments, perform the choreography. Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores. Paulo Bellinati has recorded the piece on his CD Lira Brasileira.
	Escaldado Paulo Bellinati Sep 1976	Escaldado is a traditional "choro" originally written for melodic instrument and guitar. The piece is one of Paulo Bellinati's very first compositions and is dedicated to his dear friend and clarinetist Nestor Tomassini. The original title was "Choro para Nestor". Escaldado has never been recorded or published and the copyright belongs to the composer.
	Esconde-Esconde Paulo Bellinati Sep 1994	Esconde-Esconde (Hide and Seek) is another piece written for viola caipira (typical Brazilian 10 strings folk guitar) and belongs to "Suite Jogos do Rua" (Street Games Suite), a 5 piece collection for viola caipira solo. Esconde-Esconde has never been recorded or published and the copyrights belong to the composer.
	Estudos Litorâneos Paulo Bellinati Jan 1997	Estudos Litorâneos (Studies from near the sea) are arpeggio studies for guitar inspired by the sounds of nature - the wind, water, rain, and sea. Nº 1 brisa do oceano (ocean breeze) is a Tempo de Bossa dedicated to the composer’s dear friend Marco Antonio Guimarães. The Bossa Nova pulse appears only in the melody inflection and its traditional rhythm pattern is implied in the arpeggio structure. Nº 2 acalanto das águas (lullaby of the waters) is dedicated to Paulo’s wife Fernanda de Castro. In this study, harmonic overtones and fundamental sounds are used simultaneously, producing a very delicate effect, illustrating the peaceful movement of water. Nº 3 chuva e mar (rain and sea) is a Tempo de Samba dedicated to the great Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos. Here again, there is no apparent Samba rhythm, it is merely suggested by the pulse of the arpeggio. The composer intended to describe a storm out at sea. Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores. Paulo Bellinati has recorded the three studies on his CD Lira Brasileira. Paulo Martelli has also recorded them on his CD "Roots".
	Fole Nordestino Paulo Bellinati May 1993	Fole Nordestino (Accordion of the Northeast) is a "Baião" dedicated to the great composer, accordionist, and singer Luiz Gonzaga, the famous king of the Baião. It was a very popular dance in the Northeast during the 19th century, and from 1946 onwards, Luiz Gonzaga played it on every radio station in Brazil. It became a universally recognized Brazilian musical style. The distinctive rhythm pattern of the Baião accompaniment is produced by a special use of the "bellow-shake" (traditional accordion technique). Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores. Paulo Bellinati has recorded the piece on his CD Lira Brasileira.
	Jongo Paulo Bellinati Aug 1978	Based on the afro-Brazilian style "jongo" this composition is one of the most important pieces of Bellinati's repertoire. It was written in Geneva, Switzerland, when Paulo was living there. The composer made himself many versions of the piece: for solo guitar, two guitars, jazz ensemble (guitar, piano, sax, bass, and drums), jazz ensemble and orchestra, and guitar and orchestra. In 1988 the solo guitar version won the first prize on the composition contest at the "Carrefour Mondial de la Guitare" in Martinique. The two-guitar version was written in 1989 dedicated to the great duo The Assad Brothers; whose played the piece in concerts during many years. In 1997, John Williams also recorded the two-guitar version in his Sony Classical release "The Mantis and the Moon". Paulo Bellinati recorded the solo version in his CD "Guitares du Brésil"(GHA-1991). Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar and the score for two guitars are available in most music stores. Jongo has been played and recorded by many artists worldwide and it become a famous standard in the classical guitar repertoire.
	Lenço-Atrás Paulo Bellinati Nov 1989	Lenço-Atrás (Duck-Duck-Goose) was originally written for viola caipira (typical Brazilian 10 strings folk guitar) and belongs to "Suite Jogos do Rua" (Street Games Suite), a 5 piece collection for viola caipira solo. Paulo Bellinati recorded the piece on his CD "Guitares du Brésil" (GHA-1991) Lenço-Atrás has never been published and the copyrights belong to the composer.
	Les Jambes Paulo Bellinati Aug 1978	Les Jambes (The legs) is the fifth movement of the Suite Contatos (see Cadência and Contatos), which is a five-piece collection, dedicated to the composer’s dearest friend and great Brazilian guitarist Cristina Azuma. Cristina Azuma has recorded the complete Suite Contatos on her CD "Contatos"(GSP-1996) Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores.
	Lun-duo Paulo Bellinati Feb 1989	Lun-duo is a contemporary piece for two guitars based on the old Brazilian style"Lundu" (See Cordão de Ouro comments). In 1989 Paulo Bellinati recorded the piece on his CD "Guitares du Brésil" featuring Cristina Azuma on the second guitar. In 1994 the composer wrote a four-guitar version called Lun-duos, which was recorded by the Brazilian guitar quartet Quaternaglia on his CD "Forrobodó" (Carmo-ECM Records). Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for two and four guitars will be available in most music stores.
	Mão-na-Mula Paulo Bellinati May 1992	Mão-na-Mula(Leapfrog) is another piece written for viola caipira (typical Brazilian 10 strings folk guitar) and belongs to "Suite Jogos do Rua" (Street Games Suite), a 5 piece collection for viola caipira solo. Mão-na-Mula has never been recorded or published and the copyrights belong to the composer.
	Maracatu da Pipa Paulo Bellinati Mar 2004	This work for 3 guitars was comissioned by International Guitar Fondation and Festivals of Great Britain. It was dedicated to Appassionata Trio which recorded the piece on their debut CD "Let Go" The piece is not published and the copyrights belongs to the composer.
	Modinha Paulo Bellinati Sep 1978	Dedicated to the bass player Pavel Pesta, it was originally written for double bass and guitar, when Paulo Bellinati was living in Geneva, Switzerland. In 1982, the composer wrote and recorded a solo guitar version of Modinha for his CD "Guitares du Brésil"(GHA-1991). Pau Brasil group also recorded the piece in their 2nd album "Pindorama" (Copacabana-1983). Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores. Paulo Bellinati has recorded the piece on his CD Lira Brasileira.
	Pau de Chuva Paulo Bellinati Apr 1978	Pau de Chuva is the forth movement of the Suite Contatos (see Cadência and Contatos), which is a five-piece collection, dedicated to the composer’s dearest friend and great Brazilian guitarist Cristina Azuma. Cristina Azuma has recorded the complete Suite Contatos on her CD "Contatos"(GSP-1996) Ricardo Cobo has recorded Alba on his CD "For Children" ??? Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores.
	Primorosa Paulo Bellinati Jun 1996	Primorosa (Precious Waltz) is a Valsa Brasileira dedicated to the remarkable guitarist/composer Garoto. In Brazil, the development of the European Waltz culminated in a variety of styles each with their own identity-with a much more romantic character-most of them not meant to be danced. The main ones are Valsa Serenata (Serenade Waltz), Valsa de Esquina (Street Corner Waltz), Valsa Lenta (Slow Waltz), Valsa-Choro, and finally, Valsa Brasileira, which is a synthesis of them all. Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores. Paulo Bellinati has recorded the piece on his CD Lira Brasileira.
	Pulo do Gato Paulo Bellinati Mar 1989	Pulo do Gato (Cat’s jump) is a concert solo piece dedicated to "Tammy" - a Siamese cat of the composer’s family. Paulo Bellinati also wrote a jazz ensemble version (guitar, piano, flute, bass and drums) of this piece but only recorded the solo version on his CDs Guitares du Brésil (GHA-1991). Badi Assad also recorded the solo version on her CD "--- ( Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores.
	Queimada Paulo Bellinati May 1990	Queimada(Dodge Ball) was originally written for viola caipira (typical Brazilian 10 strings folk guitar) and belongs to "Suite Jogos do Rua"(Street Games Suite), a 5 piece collection for viola caipira solo. Paulo Bellinati also wrote an arrangement for viola caipira and instrumental jazz ensemble (piano, tenor saxophone, bass, and drums) of this piece. Pau Brasil group on the CD "Metropolis Tropical" recorded this version. Queimada has never been published and the copyrights belong to the composer.
	Rosto Colado Paulo Bellinati Jun 1996	Rosto Colado (Cheek to Cheek) is a Bolero dedicated to the great Brazilian guitarist/composer Guinga. This famous Latin-American dance known in Brazil as a Samba-Canção, has its heyday in the music of Jobim, Dolores Duran, Maísa, Lupicínio Rodrigues, and João Bosco, who all wrote master-pieces in this style Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores. Paulo Bellinati has recorded the piece on his CD Lira Brasileira.
	Sai do Chão Paulo Bellinati May 1996	Sai do Chão (Leave the Ground) is a Frevo dedicated to the arranger musicologist, and dearest composer's friend Edgard Poças. It is a frenetic street dance from Pernambuco’s Carnival. With an energetic choreography similar to the Russian folk dances, the crowd in a waving motion starts "to boil" (Ferver) and, from this idea of boiling (fervura - people pronounce frevura in the Northeast) the name Frevo was born. Orchestras like Big Bands (Orquestra de Frevos do Recife is one of the most important) normally play the Frevo, and the motifs are always presented in exchanges between brass (trumpets, trombones) and reed (clarinets and saxophones...) instruments. Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores. Paulo Bellinati has recorded the piece on his CD Lira Brasileira.
	Seresteiro Paulistano Paulo Bellinati Jun 1996	Seresteiro Paulistano (São Paulo’s Troubadour) is a Seresta dedicated to the great arranger, pianist and composer Nelson Ayres. Together with the Serenade Waltz, they form the main repertoire of the singers and seresteiros (troubadours). They are romantic songs and their lyrics confessing true love. Orlando Silva was the best singer of this style and his recordings from 1935-1942 are essential listening. Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores. Paulo Bellinati has recorded the piece on his CD Lira Brasileira.
	Suite Contatos Paulo Bellinati Jun 1985	Suite Contatos was recorded by Cristina Azuma on her CD "Contatos". Suite Contatos has five mouvements: I Cadência II Contatos III Alba IV Pau de Chuva V Les Jambes Paulo Bellinati recorded only two mouvements on his CD "Serenata": Cadência and Contatos Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores.
	Tom e Prelúdio Paulo Bellinati May 1996	Tom e Prelúdio (Tone and Prelude) In Brazil, the name Canção (Song) can be used to designate many different kinds of slow romantic songs (Choro-Canção, Samba-Canção, Frevo-Canção, etc.). This one is a Prelúdio-Canção dedicated to the extraordinary Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim. It is a tribute to the immortal memory of the Maestro, who taught us so much about the essence of music and nature, with his love of the Brazilian rain forest an all its wildlife. Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores. Paulo Bellinati has recorded the piece on his CD Lira Brasileira.
	Um Amor de Valsa Paulo Bellinati Jul 1989	This is a typical Brazilian serenade waltz (see Primorosa comments) dedicated to the composer's father Fernando Bellinati. Paulo Bellinati has recorded the piece on his CD "Guitares du Brésil" playing a typical Brazilian serenade guitar, using steel strings as it’s used to be traditionally. He has also recorded the piece on his CD "Serenata"-Waltzes and Choros of Brazil. Carlos Barbosa-Lima has recorded the piece on his CD "Twilight in Rio" (Concord Concerto-1995) Um Amor de Valsa has been played and recorded by many artists worldwide and it become a famous standard in the classical guitar repertoire. Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores.
	Valsa Brilhante Paulo Bellinati Jan 1989	Valsa Brilhante is a concert solo piece recorded by Paulo Bellinati on his CDs "Guitares du Brésil" (GHA-1991) and "Serenata" (GSP-1993). The composer also wrote a two guitars version and a jazz ensemble version (guitar, piano, flute, bass and drums) of this piece. Paulo Bellinati recorded the ensemble version in 1989 together with Pau Brasil group on the CD "Lá vem a tribo" (GHA-1990). Published by Guitar Solo Publications of San Francisco the score for solo guitar is available in most music stores.