The year 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Brazil. Join PCE this November for a bicentennial celebration that showcases two centuries of incredible music from South America, from the earliest works by composers native to Brazil to a world premiere commission by André Mehmari, a leading figure on the Brazilian classical scene today. Presented by guest curator Flávio Chamis (composer, conductor, and educator), the concert offers a panoramic view of Brazilian concert music. The program includes a tempestuous classical overture by José Maurício Nunes, the modern and US premiere of Francisco Mignone’s Quadros Amazônicos (an orchestral suite based on myths from the Amazon), Heitor Villa-Lobos’s Bachiana Brasileiras no. 4, a set of popular Brazilian songs performed by DC’s own Elin Melgarejo, and chamber music featuring Latin GRAMMY-nominated violist, Tatjana Mead Chamis.

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Legends of Brazil: A Musical Celebration for 200 Years of Friendship

Kennedy Center

The spirit of Easter, although subtle, permeates this concert, with Harry Bicket returning to the helm of BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales. Brazilian composer José Maurício Nunes Garcia kicks off the evening with his Zemira Overture, and sublime baritone Julien Van Mellaerts performs Bach’s Ich habe genug. With text recounting the purification of Mary, and pronouncing the desires of escaping earthly misery to be reunited with Jesus this work is a perfect fit for any Easter concert.

Let All The World In Every Corner Sing

Wales Millennium Centre

Martyn Brabbins takes the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus on an adventure that spans oceans – from a majestic choral masterwork from 19th century Brazil to Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.

Old Pictures, New Worlds

Barbican Centre

Shock! Excitement! Impact! Prepare yourself to be immersed in a musical experience that is bound to deliver shockwaves. Featured are vocal soloists on faculty at UWO, Oshkosh Chamber Singers, and choirs from UWO. This concert is sure to leave a galvanizing effect on our audience. 

José Maurício Nunes Garcia

Events

Past events

19 - 20 Nov, 2024

Legends of Brazil: A Musical Celebration for 200 Years of Friendship · PostClassical Ensemble

May 22, 2024

Let All The World In Every Corner Sing · BBC National Orchestra of Wales

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