A cornerstone of Brazilian guitar repertoire, Chôro No. 2 exemplifies Pernambuco's fusion of classical harmony with the improvisatory spirit of choro, a genre bridging 19th-century European dances and Afro-Brazilian syncopation.
João Pernambuco, a self-taught guitarist, blended Afro-Brazilian rhythms with European harmonies to create foundational choro works. His compositions, including Chôro No. 2, helped establish the guitar as a solo instrument in Brazilian music, influencing legends like Villa-Lobos.
