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mixEnsemble

🇬🇧 “A project whose philosophy is to serve music and artists, across different musical contexts, for a wide variety of purposes.” 🇵🇹 “Um projeto que tem como filosofia servir a música e os artistas, dentro de diferentes contextos musicais, para os mais variados fins.”

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  • dos Emigrantes
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    dos Emigrantes

    Across distant horizons, hope yields to memory.

  • Mousse for Mary
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    Mousse for Mary

    This piece traces the evolution from traditional dances to a Big Band version, and celebrates the transformative power of music and friendship. This simple and beautiful theme is approached here in an even simpler, perhaps even more beautiful way, offering a heartfelt reflection on the joy of music shared and reimagined together.

  • A criação musical numa perspetiva de multiplicidade metamorphosis – um possível estudo de caso

    A criação musical tem evoluído ao longo dos últimos anos, apontando cada vez mais para uma perspetiva de multiplicidade, que, em si se encontra em constante desenvolvimento, fazendo com que a esta, seja em grande parte resultado das inúmeras relações e interações entre os diferentes agentes envolvidos num processo desta natureza.

  • Princípios do Compositor-Produtor: a tecnologia no ensino da composição no séc. XXI

    Os avanços nas últimas décadas das tecnologias da informação e computação têm operado mudanças na sociedade contemporânea idênticas e de igual significância às da época da revolução industrial.

  • Balkan
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    Balkan

    The content discusses the author’s fascination with rhythm, drawing connections to composers like José Eduardo Gramani and Olivier Messiaen. It introduces the work “Balkan,” which embodies the concept of “regular irregularity” through its four movements inspired by Balkan folk dances. The piece features a bass clarinet solo with concert band accompaniment.

  • Less but not Last
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    Less but not Last

    This concise work features two quotes from seemingly unrelated universes, demonstrating how the concept of “groove” serves to unify them. It invites exploration of diverse perspectives while highlighting the interconnectedness of distinct ideas.

  • Esotérik
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    Esotérik

    Erik Satie, a pianist at Montmartre’s Chat Noir, captivated audiences and earned the nickname “Esotérik Satie” from humorist Alphonse Allais. This passionate ensemble piece delves into the esoteric essence of Satie’s music, inviting listeners to explore its profound depth and uniqueness. Experience the mystique of Satie like never before!

  • Gamala
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    Gamala

    Rhythmic complexity reigns in this percussion extravaganza, echoing the allure of Indian ragas. Marco Fernandes tackles a challenging score where ten eighth notes set a steadfast pulse amidst shifting patterns of seven. This concert disguises rhythmic difficulty under a captivating veneer, making it a must-see for those craving sonic intrigue.