Caio Diniz presents five world premieres for cello and piano, drawing inspiration from vibrant folk genres of Northeastern Brazil. Composers Nicky Sohn, Badie Khaleghian, Alex Berko, Jaylin Vinson and Christopher Lowry explore the lesser-known musical styles of Frevo, Maracatú, Baião, Côco de Roda and Armorial.

Nicky Sohn and Frevo

With its frenetic and vigorous rhythm, Frevo can be simultaneously overwhelming and alluring. Originating from the streets of Recife and Olinda, the music is brassy and percussive, while also light and uplifting. Recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Brasil (Unesco, 2012), Frevo is an integral component of Northeastern Carnaval, and its influence can be felt much beyond that.

Nicky Sohn is a “dynamic and full of vitality” (The Korea Defense Daily) composer from Seoul, Korea. Characterized by her jazz-inspired, rhythmically driven themes, Sohn's work has received international praise.

Badie Khaleghian and Maracatú

Driven by the ritualistic beating of drums, Maracatú is a symbol of cultural resistance. Heavily persecuted in the formative centuries of Brazilian history, Maracatú evolved and survived.

Badie Khaleghian is a spirited composer and multimedia artist. His passion for collaborative and innovative storytelling ignites imaginations, conversations, and transformative experiences.

Alex Berko and Baião

Baião paints a picture of life in the Northeastern countryside of Brazil. The traditional instruments -accordion, triangle and zabumba (a kind of bass drum) – prompt the listener to dance as Baião tells stories of the cracked earth, hope for rain and nostalgia for easier times.

Alex Berko’s work poses questions about our personal environments and relationships, and guides listeners through intimate stories and perspectives with universal values.

Jaylin Vinson and Côco de Roda

Côco de Roda is as varied as the people of the Brazilian Northeast. Predominantly a vocal and percussive genre, it features call and response textures, and exists only when sung together. From witty wordplay to ritualistic reverence, Côco reflects the community.

Jaylin Vinson’s music, inspired by Black and African idioms, is a sonic expression of his emotional connection to his cultural roots.

Christopher Lowry and Armorial

Armorial symbolizes the resistance of the Brazilian Northeast against Eurocentric artistic tendencies, building its soundscapes upon the folkloric traditions of the region, and elevating widely loved popular themes.

Christopher Lowry’s work is inspired by a multitude of interests ranging from coffee and cuisine to insects and trees. Lowry writes highly rhythmic, colorful, and unabashedly American music.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 at 7:30 PM

RUNTIME:
90 minutes with no intermission

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