An Annotated Catalogue of Costa Rican Music for Violin and Piano

This research documents and analyzes 107 Costa Rican violin and piano compositions by 40 composers over a span of 150 years, from October 1875 to January 2025, culminating in a comprehensive annotated catalogue. It includes numerous underperformed and unrecorded works, aiming to enhance accessibility and engagement with this repertoire from underrepresented composers. Through analysis and cultural investigation, the study explores the evolution of Costa Rican music, drawing on archival materials from the Historic Musical Archive at the University of Costa Rica, the National Library of Costa Rica, private collections, and interviews with 19 composers and 9 performers to provide context and insights. The resulting catalogue, which includes biographical and bibliographical details of these compositions, can serve as a valuable resource for performers, researchers, and educators.