Batuque
Rachell Ellen Wong, artistic director & violin
Felipe Bueno, violin
Vinícius Gomes, guitar
Bruno Lima, cello
Pedro Gadelha, bass
Edmundo Carneiro, percussion
Dive deep into the rich and multifaceted traditions of Brazilian music, showcasing its virtuosity, diversity, and depth beyond the familiar sounds of samba and carnival. From the pioneering work of Joaquim Calado to the vibrant rhythms of Brazil’s Northeast, each piece highlights the many musical currents that shaped samba and bossa nova. Select works are newly arranged by some of Brazil’s most talented rising stars, bringing fresh perspectives to this extraordinary tradition. Early Music Seattle partners with the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art for this special performance.
Program
Canto de Iemanjá
Baden Powell & Vinícius de Moraes
(1937-2000) & (1913-1980)
Folias Criollas
Simón Díaz
(1928-2014)
Corta Jaca
Chiquinha Gonzaga (Arr. Felipe Bueno)
(1847-1935)
Canto Bachiano
Wanessa Dourado
(1991-2024)
Oceano
Djavan
(b. 1949)
Feira de Mangaio
Sivuca & Glorinha Gadelha
(1930-2006) & (b. 1947)
Sinfonia in B Minor, RV 169
Il Giustino, RV 717: Sento in seno ch’in pioggia di lagrime
Antonio Vivaldi
(1678-1741)
Concerto for Viola, No. 2: II. Andante
Radamés Gnattali
(1906-1988)
Sinfonia in B Minor, RV 169: III. Allegro
Antonio Vivaldi
(1678-1741)
Intermission
Aboio
Clóvis Pereira
(b. 1932)
At the Purchaser’s Option
Rhiannon Giddens
(b. 1977)
Muy Linda
Anthony Holborne
(1545-1602)
Duda no Frevo
Senival Bezerra Nascimento (Arr. Bruno Lima)
(1932-2000)
Corcovado
Antonio Carlos Jobim
(1927-1994)
Mourinho
Ricardo Herz
(b. 1978)
Samba em Prelúdio
Baden Powell & Vinícius de Moraes
(1937-2000) & (1913-1980)
Trio Sonata No. 12 in D Minor, RV 63 “La Follia”
Antonio Vivaldi
(1678-1741)
