VILLA-LOBOS: HARMONICA CONCERTO AND OTHER WORKS. Robert Bonfiglio, harmonica. New York Chamber Symphony conducted by Gerard Schwarz. RCA 7986-2-RC (compact disc).

A one-hour program of satisfying curios. The 20-minute concerto is followed by transcriptions of the aria from “Bachianas Brasileiras” No. 5 and 13 shorter songs and movements. Bonfiglio plays with a sweet lyricism, grace and vitality one rarely associates with the harmonica. The orchestral support is balanced and in full sound.