🇬🇧 “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.”
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Emerged from a world music festival experience, shaped by shared moments, informal encounters, and exchange between musicians from different backgrounds. Rather than describing a place, the piece reflects a context, rhythm, collective energy, and circulating ideas. Writing and improvisation coexist naturally, growing from interaction and making music together live onstage.
