Program: UNIVERSAL ACCORDION
João Pedro Teixeira (accordion and organetto)
Maestro Paolo Gandolfi (accordion)
During the concert, guests will enjoy tastings from the Pagnoncelli Folcieri winery. News from Bergamo, Italy.
Hermeto Pascoal and the Symphony Orchestra last shared the stage in 1986 — 30 years ago. For this new performance, a special octet of accordionists was assembled, with musician and friend João Pedro Teixeira as the lead soloist. News from Gazeta do Povo
"Universal music" is the genre that brought me artistic balance. I believe this is due to its freedom from prejudice, rigid rules, and restrictions. It's a style where the musician's refined taste and emotions are the center of attention. This doesn't mean it lacks complexity—harmonies, melodies, and rich rhythms are present—but, above all, it's the feeling that guides. Musica Jazz Magazine - Italy
In the early 1990s, a group of friends, already active in music, went to the United States to deepen their musical knowledge and perform at venues in New York, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. Passionate about jazz, upon returning to Brazil, they started a movement that led to the creation of ITAJAZZ, the precursor to the Itajaí Music Festival. News from Brazil
João Pedro Teixeira arrives in Bergamo. The Brazilian musician will perform in Italy for the first time and will be the star of two acoustic concerts this weekend, promoted by Moscato di Scanzo Pagnoncelli Folcieri.
Recently, João Pedro completed his latest work, "Universalizing the Accordion," which demonstrates his musical maturity. It's a completely innovative project that explores his deep knowledge of the instrument. The CD and DVD also feature musical direction, compositions, and arrangements by Hermeto Pascoal. News from Brazil