THE HISTORY OF THE ACCORDION WITH
JOÃO PEDRO TEIXEIRA - SOLO

In this solo concert, João Pedro unravels the sonic evolution of the accordion, illuminating its timbral nuances and the distinct playing styles shaped by its diverse cultural origins. The result of over 15 years of passionate research and dedication, this project is more than a showcase of musical richness—it is a journey into the soul of an instrument, guided by a musician who has traveled the world to collect its rarest voices and most hidden charms.

 João Pedro reveals the accordion's vast expressive range through a vibrant and eclectic repertoire. From the earthy pulse of bugios and chamamés to the intricate rhythms of choro, baião, forró, and the gentle seduction of bossa nova, his performance unites tradition and invention. The concert features his masterful compositions, as well as works by Piazzolla, Vivaldi, Bach, Villa-Lobos, Hermeto Pascoal, and Tom Jobim—creating a rich and unforgettable musical journey.

This concert features the following instruments:

1 - Sheng (an ancient precursor)

2 - German organet (the first bellows instrument)

3 - 8-bass diatonic accordion

4 - Cajun accordion

5 - Italian organet

6 - Anglo concertina

7 - Portuguese concertina

8 - Bandoneon

9 - Chromatic accordion

10 - Piano accordion

Accordion João Pedro Teixeira - VIVALDI Violin Concerto No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 8, "Winter": I. Allegro non molto. Live in "Happy Instrumental Festival"

DUO NEW COLORS

Jovino & João Pedro – Brazilian Virtuosity in Duo

Two masterful musicians explore the rich universe of Brazilian music, drawing inspiration from Hermeto Pascoal, Jobim, Pixinguinha, and their own works. With a fluid interplay of piano, accordion, transverse flute, diatonic accordion, melodica, and percussion, they deliver a vibrant and multifaceted performance, brimming with rhythm, harmony, and soul.

Jovino Santos Neto, three-time Latin Grammy nominee, Brazilian pianist, composer, and educator. Former member of the Hermeto Pascoal Group.

New Colors Duo

Music: Maned Wolf
João Pedro Teixeira - Accordion

Jovino Santos Neto - Piano

TRIO - MEMORIES OF THE EARTH CONCERT

With Memories of the Earth, the João Pedro Teixeira Trio paints a vivid tribute to Rio Grande do Sul—its rhythms, stories, and landscapes—through 16 original compositions. Rooted in traditions such as bugios, xotes, and chamamés, the trio creates a rich musical tapestry where past and present dance in harmony.

João Pedro brings to life a family of accordions, accompanied by Leonardo on bass and Jean on guitar, creating a sound that resonates with the heart of Southern Brazil.

The repertoire:

• Caçapava do Sul Suite - • 1st Movement: Charrua, Minuano, and Guarani Caçapava do Sul Suite -

• 2nd Movement: Memories of the Earth Caçapava do Sul Suite -

• 3rd Movement: Juarez Teixeira Cultural Center • Pietra • Bugio Biberach • To the Great Architect of the Universe • Casabianca at the Festança • Lucid Dreams • Mani D'Oro • Lost in Venice • Per Gandolfi • Bugio for the Father • The Guaipès • In the Fields of Lapa • From Budapest to Biberach • Pietra in Paris.

João Pedro has performed in countries such as Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, Portugal, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Brazil. He holds a bachelor's degree in accordion from the Som Maior Conservatory of Music and studied with masters Acioly Machado and Adelar Bertussi. For 12 years, he lived his "Masters of Dreams" alongside his friend and mentor Hermeto Pascoal, with whom he was a soloist in the concert "Hermeto Pascoal 80 Years" in 2016. His discography includes ten CDs and two DVDs.

Leonardo de Medeiros is a multifaceted guitarist, bassist, singer, and producer whose career began in 1982 with Grupo Terra Santa at the nativist festivals of Rio Grande do Sul. He has performed with renowned artists from Rio Grande do Sul and taken Brazilian music abroad through work in Curitiba, Lisbon, and Madeira Island. Leonardo has contributed to recordings by João Pedro Teixeira and served as bassist and producer for Luiza Barbosa (The Voice Kids 2019) and Bibiana Alves.

Jean Carlo Godoy is a composer, arranger, and music producer with a degree in Popular Music from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), specializing in guitar as his primary instrument. His work blends South American roots with influences from jazz, tango, choro, and samba. He has performed with major names in Native music and collaborated on instrumental projects with artists such as Leandro Rodrigues and Gilberto Monteiro. His debut album, "Mi Sonido," showcases his original style, and he also produces for other musicians.

Memories of the Earth Trio

João Pedro Teixeira - Accordion, Concertina, and Bandoneon

Leonaro de Medeiros: Double Basses

Jean Carlo Godoy: Guitars

JOÃO PEDRO TEIXEIRA
AND STRING QUARTET

With elaborate arrangements, of great quality and good taste, João Pedro brings to the public his compositions for Accordion and String Quartet, which present Brazil in its Forrós, Baiões, Choros, Milongas, Chamamés, Sambas and much more! Marked by the virtuosity, talent and competence of the instrumentalist, composer and arranger João Pedro Teixeira, leading a Quartet of equal quality, this experience has deeply enchanted the Brazilian and European public.

When João Pedro combines his Accordion, with its unique identity, with the rich sound of a String Quartet, it is a wonderful resource for arrangers to broaden the horizon of their compositions and deliver to listeners the full context of their work or arrangement, without the need to use an entire orchestra.

João Pedro's concerts with string quartet are part of the musical universe as something dynamic and versatile, at the same time extremely rich in melodic, harmonic, rhythmic and contrapuntal possibilities.

Music: SINHÔ DO PASCOAL dedicated to our great HERMETO PASCOAL.

Diatonic accordion, Composed and arranged by JOÃO PEDRO TEIXEIRA.

AMAZONAS DUO JOAO PEDRO TEIXEIRA AND MIQUEU MONTANARO

João Pedro and Miquèu Montanaro's collaborative project is a dialogue between cultures and timbres, intertwining the expressive warmth of the accordion with the lyrical resonance of the flute. Rooted in the rich traditions of Brazilian and Occitan music, their repertoire blends original compositions and reimagined folk themes, with influences from baião, forró, and choro, as well as Mediterranean and improvisational influences.

Their performances highlight the versatility of both instruments, with João Pedro's accordion ranging from earthy and rhythmic to delicate and melodic, while Montanaro's flutes introduce ethereal textures and inventive phrasing. The result is an intimate yet adventurous musical journey—where the traditional roots of two countries meet contemporary imagination.

Their repertoire typically includes:

Original pieces by both musicians, inspired by regional rhythms such as baião, maracatu, and forró, as well as Occitan and provincial French music.

Popular traditions.

Improvised passages, highlighting their deep musical dialogue and spontaneity.

Homages to Hermeto Pascoal, Tom Jobim, and other influential figures in Brazilian music.

Instrumental narratives, where the accordion and flute evoke landscapes, memories, and cultural intersections.

Miquèu Montanaro is a renowned French multi-instrumentalist, composer, and improviser, best known for his innovative work with traditional Mediterranean and Occitan music. Born in Provence, he has dedicated much of his career to blending folk traditions with elements of contemporary and world music.

Montanaro is particularly associated with the galoubet-tambourin (a small bagpipe-drum combination native to Provence), but he also plays various flutes and other traditional instruments.

João Pedro Teixeira: Accordion

Micau Montanaro: Flute

Music: Servais no Sertão (João Pedro Teixeira)

Live recording in Marcoux, France

A MELODIC JOURNEY BY JOÃO PEDRO WHERE EACH CONCERT BECOMES A MEMORY