chamber music
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bassoon, brass ensemble, chamber music, clarinet, euphonium, flugelhorn, flute, french horn, marimba, oboe, obras/works, percussion, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, vibraphone, voiceacerca da Liberdade
“acerca da Liberdade,” was composed for the 2024 Festival Leiria Cidade Criativa da Música. Reflects a desire to articulate the concept of freedom through diverse musical voices. This theme is woven into the piece, culminating in a significant moment where the initial melody and message are prominently expressed.
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Valsa ao Sul
The content expresses a deep, unexplainable impetus that drives creative expression, presenting a sense of inevitability in choosing a path. It emphasizes embracing this feeling without judgment or rationalization.
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From Avalon
Developed from a concise idea into a rich discourse, using idiomatic language unique to its original interpreters. The title serves as a guide for listeners’ expectations. Commissioned by Eduardo Lopes, the work highlights the synergy between the clarinet and drums, promising an engaging auditory experience.
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Krone
The work is centered around a disconcerting waltz, which serves as its genesis. This central waltz is enveloped by continuously deconstructed original materials, emphasizing the theme of deconstruction itself. Commissioned by Miguel Costa, the piece invites exploration of its intricate layers. A purchase link is available for interested listeners.
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Mussair
The content describes a unique musical composition featuring soprano and baritone saxophones, accordion, guitar, tuba, and drums. It highlights an irregular groove that is persistent enough to transform into a regular, danceable rhythm, suggesting a connection between musical elements that enhances its appeal.
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Pulsar
Inspired by pulsars—rotating neutron stars that emit focused beams of electromagnetic radiation—explores the theme of regular pulsation. It occasionally represents five pulsars in different locations, sometimes converging into a single point, symbolizing a unique artistic interpretation of cosmic phenomena.
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Corners
The content reflects on a journey characterized by shifting perspectives and the significance of seemingly trivial moments. It emphasizes the deconstruction of essential elements and the dynamic interplay of coordinates as one moves from left to right or west to east, highlighting the fluid nature of experience.
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Algarve
This work explores the traditional “corridinho algarvio” music of southern Portugal through a marimba and piano arrangement. It seeks an empirical connection with this regional sound and draws inspiration from a lesson in the book “O Saxofone Pedagógico.”