General Description:
Discover the rich musical traditions of Brazil through an evening that celebrates the country's vibrant guitar culture and its unmistakable rhythmic spirit. Led by internationally acclaimed guitarist Yamandu Costa, this concert brings together an outstanding ensemble of musicians to explore the expressive world of choro, samba, and Brazilian instrumental music. Combining virtuosic performance with warmth and spontaneity, the programme highlights the dialogue between the seven-string guitar, mandolin, cavaquinho, accordion, and percussion, creating a sound that is both intimate and exhilarating.
Featuring works by some of Brazil's most celebrated composers, including Ernesto Nazareth, Jacob do Bandolim, Dominguinhos, Pixinguinha, Sivuca, and Orlando Silveira, alongside original compositions by Yamandu Costa, the concert offers a journey through the country's diverse musical heritage. Rooted in tradition while embracing contemporary interpretation, this performance invites audiences to experience the rhythmic vitality, lyrical beauty, and infectious energy that have made Brazilian music beloved around the world.
Duration: 80 minutes
Performers
Yamandu Costa | 7-string guitar
João Pita | 7-string guitar
Fernando Dalcin | Mandolin and cavaquinho
Luciano Maia | Accordion
Carlos Cesar Motta | Percussion
Yamandu Brasileiro invites audiences on a musical journey through the heart of Brazil, exploring the rich traditions of choro and Brazilian instrumental music. Featuring the expressive sounds of the seven-string guitar, cavaquinho, mandolin, accordion, and percussion, the ensemble brings together rhythmic vitality, lyrical melodies, and vibrant improvisation. The programme celebrates the legacy of Brazil's most influential composers while showcasing Yamandu Costa's own original works, offering an authentic and contemporary portrait of one of the world's most distinctive musical traditions.
Programme
Yamandu Costa
La Reunion
Samba pro Rafa
Sarará
Orlando Silveira
Perigoso
Sivuca
Um Tom para Jobim
Ernesto Nazareth
Odeon
Tenebroso
Jacob do Bandolim
Doce de Coco
Noites Cariocas
Dominguinhos
Princesinha no Choro
Pixinguinha
Um a Zero