Braziliera was written by the French composer Darius Milhaud. It is part of Milhaud’s Scaramouche Suite for 2 pianos. Braziliera means belonging or relating to Brazil, and this piece is in the style of A SAMBA, which is a lively dance of Afro-Brazilian origin. This arrangement for Ensemble Vivant by Claudio Vena features the violin virtuosity of Sarah Boyer