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| 3rd Annual InternationalChoro Festival Nov 9-12 NYC The Brazilian Music Foundation (BMF), in partnership with Asuos Productions, will present the 3rd Annual International Choro Festival (ChoroFest), with a variety of interesting performances. The Festival collaborators aim to involve different cultures in an exchange of artistic talents between the U.S. and Brazil. The opening concert will feature a crossover from Classical to Popular Choro music. Those who appreciate the genuine sound of Brazilian instrumental music will have the opportunity to enjoy the diversity of Choro Music right in the heart of the Big Apple! Opening Concert November 10th, 2017 - 8 pm "A Tribute to Chiquinha Gonzaga" 170 Years Anniversary & 100 Years of Samba! BARUCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 55 Lexington Ave. & 25th St, NYC (entrance on 25th Street - betw. Lex. and 3rd Ave) Engelman Recital Hall Doors open 7:15pm Featuring BMF CHORO COLLECTIVE STRING ORCHESTRA Conducted by Erick Kramer Max Barros/Pianist/Artistic Director SEXTETO GAUCHO Mathias Pinto/Acoustic Guitar Lucian Krolow/Flute Alexandre Susin/Cavaquinho Nelson Latif/Cavaquinho and acoustic guitar Tom Armstrong /Percussion Rafael Pereira Lima/Alto Sax/Artistic Director SPECIAL GUESTS Alberto Rosenblit/Pianist & Composer Polly Ferman/Pianist & Composer Rodrigo Botter Maio/Sax & Flute Johannes Fend/Double Bass Vanessa Falabella/Vocal DIRECTORS Madalena Sousa/Chief Executive Director Max Barros/Artistic Director/String Orchestra Rafael Pereira Lima/Artistic Director/Sexteto Gaucho "Music of Wagner Tiso, Alberto Rosenblit, Classic Popular Choro and New Compositions" Benefit Concert Fundraiser for the Brazilian Music Foundation, a non-profit organization promoting Brazilian culture and music via educational and performance programs. All proceeds will go to Brazilian Music Foundation Latin American Cultural Week Presented by Pamar Creating a culture of support and collaboration through music! About the Choro Festival (Chorofest) Choro music is roots jazz from Brazil and considered Brazil's first "urban pop" music. In this unique show, you will experience a wide range of pieces by many of Brazil's important 20th-century composers, including Pixinguinha, Jacob do Bandolim, Chiquinha Gonzaga, Ernesto Nazareth, and new composers such as Wagner Tiso and Alberto Rosenblit. The Choro Festival in NYC aims to preserve and share the Choro (Crying), considered one of the oldest gender and rich instrumental music from Brazil.This style of music has been presented since the nineteenth century in all regions of the country. LECTURE - WORKSHOP - PERFORMANCE NOV. 9TH Lecture/Performance Paths of Brazilian Music - "Veredas da Música Brasileira" by Nelson Latif/Cavaquinho, Pereira Lima/Alto Sax, Mathias Pinto/Acoustic Guitar Time: 3-5 pm - Open for general public Location: Brazilian Consulate 220 East 42nd Street, NYC - Free - RSVP This is great way to learn about Brazilian musical and social culture! NOV. 11th Workshop/Performance Roots of Choro Music by SextetoGaucho Time: 1-3 pm - Open for general public Location: Saphira & Ventura Gallery 4 W 43rd St #415, NYC - betw.5th & 6th Ave. Fee: $ 15 suggested donation REGISTER NOV. 12th Full Performance By Sexteto Gaucho Time: 1 & 2:30 pm Location: SOB's Address: 204 Varick St, NYC - Betw.5th & 6th Ave. ( reserve your table in advance) Fee: $ 15 + Brunch + RESERVATIONS write your comments about the article :: © 2017 Jazz News :: home page |