Sat April 16, 2022
Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts - Yamandu Costa w/ Richard Scofano
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"One of Brazil's all-time greatest geniuses," Yamandu Costa breathes through the 7-string guitar with mind-blowing virtuosity and heartfelt musicality. Joining him will be the award-winning Richard Scofano on bandoneon.
Yamandu Costa, 7-string guitar virtuoso, was born in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He began his guitar studies with his father Algacir Costa, band leader of "Os Fronteiriços", when he was 7 years old. Later, he perfected his technique with Lúcio Yanel, Argentine virtuoso who was then settled in Brazil.
When he was 17, he played for the first time in São Paulo at "Circuito Cultural Banco do Brasil" (BB Cultural Tour). From then on he was recognized as one of the most gifted guitar players of Brazil. The music documentary by Finnish film maker Mika Kaurismaki, called "Brasileirinho" on "choro music" also featured Yamandu Costa, which gave him additional international attention.
A superlative master of the bandoneón, Richard Scofano was born in Paso de los Libres, Argentina. Descendant of three generations of bandoneón players, Scofano is considered one of today's most important bandoneonists. Beyond his recognized stunning virtuosity at his instrument, Scofano is also an accomplished composer (creator of the New Chamamé), arranger, producer and musical director.
Scofano always nurtured interest for the music of neighboring countries Paraguay and Brazil, and is passionate about the study of European classical traditions. In 2015, he wrote the score for This is Tango Now's production of Carmen de Buenos Aires, a 90-minute work inspired on the music of G. Bizet. In October 2016, Scofano premiered his Concerto for Bandoneón and Orchestra, the IBERÁ, with the Oistrakh Symphony Orchestra of Chicago under conductor Mina Zikri. At the same time, he released the CD ESTACIONES, with original compositions interpreted by Duo Scofano Minetti. On this recording, Scofano debuts his original style of 'Nuevo Chamamé'.
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Yamandu Costa, 7-string guitar virtuoso, was born in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He began his guitar studies with his father Algacir Costa, band leader of "Os Fronteiriços", when he was 7 years old. Later, he perfected his technique with Lúcio Yanel, Argentine virtuoso who was then settled in Brazil.
When he was 17, he played for the first time in São Paulo at "Circuito Cultural Banco do Brasil" (BB Cultural Tour). From then on he was recognized as one of the most gifted guitar players of Brazil. The music documentary by Finnish film maker Mika Kaurismaki, called "Brasileirinho" on "choro music" also featured Yamandu Costa, which gave him additional international attention.
A superlative master of the bandoneón, Richard Scofano was born in Paso de los Libres, Argentina. Descendant of three generations of bandoneón players, Scofano is considered one of today's most important bandoneonists. Beyond his recognized stunning virtuosity at his instrument, Scofano is also an accomplished composer (creator of the New Chamamé), arranger, producer and musical director.
Scofano always nurtured interest for the music of neighboring countries Paraguay and Brazil, and is passionate about the study of European classical traditions. In 2015, he wrote the score for This is Tango Now's production of Carmen de Buenos Aires, a 90-minute work inspired on the music of G. Bizet. In October 2016, Scofano premiered his Concerto for Bandoneón and Orchestra, the IBERÁ, with the Oistrakh Symphony Orchestra of Chicago under conductor Mina Zikri. At the same time, he released the CD ESTACIONES, with original compositions interpreted by Duo Scofano Minetti. On this recording, Scofano debuts his original style of 'Nuevo Chamamé'.
"One of Brazil's all-time greatest geniuses," Yamandu Costa breathes through the 7-string guitar with mind-blowing virtuosity and heartfelt musicality. Joining him will be the award-winning Richard Scofano on bandoneon.
Yamandu Costa, 7-string guitar virtuoso, was born in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He began his guitar studies with his father Algacir Costa, band leader of "Os Fronteiriços", when he was 7 years old. Later, he perfected his technique with Lúcio Yanel, Argentine virtuoso who was then settled in Brazil.
When he was 17, he played for the first time in São Paulo at "Circuito Cultural Banco do Brasil" (BB Cultural Tour). From then on he was recognized as one of the most gifted guitar players of Brazil. The music documentary by Finnish film maker Mika Kaurismaki, called "Brasileirinho" on "choro music" also featured Yamandu Costa, which gave him additional international attention.
A superlative master of the bandoneón, Richard Scofano was born in Paso de los Libres, Argentina. Descendant of three generations of bandoneón players, Scofano is considered one of today's most important bandoneonists. Beyond his recognized stunning virtuosity at his instrument, Scofano is also an accomplished composer (creator of the New Chamamé), arranger, producer and musical director.
Scofano always nurtured interest for the music of neighboring countries Paraguay and Brazil, and is passionate about the study of European classical traditions. In 2015, he wrote the score for This is Tango Now's production of Carmen de Buenos Aires, a 90-minute work inspired on the music of G. Bizet. In October 2016, Scofano premiered his Concerto for Bandoneón and Orchestra, the IBERÁ, with the Oistrakh Symphony Orchestra of Chicago under conductor Mina Zikri. At the same time, he released the CD ESTACIONES, with original compositions interpreted by Duo Scofano Minetti. On this recording, Scofano debuts his original style of 'Nuevo Chamamé'.
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Yamandu Costa, 7-string guitar virtuoso, was born in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He began his guitar studies with his father Algacir Costa, band leader of "Os Fronteiriços", when he was 7 years old. Later, he perfected his technique with Lúcio Yanel, Argentine virtuoso who was then settled in Brazil.
When he was 17, he played for the first time in São Paulo at "Circuito Cultural Banco do Brasil" (BB Cultural Tour). From then on he was recognized as one of the most gifted guitar players of Brazil. The music documentary by Finnish film maker Mika Kaurismaki, called "Brasileirinho" on "choro music" also featured Yamandu Costa, which gave him additional international attention.
A superlative master of the bandoneón, Richard Scofano was born in Paso de los Libres, Argentina. Descendant of three generations of bandoneón players, Scofano is considered one of today's most important bandoneonists. Beyond his recognized stunning virtuosity at his instrument, Scofano is also an accomplished composer (creator of the New Chamamé), arranger, producer and musical director.
Scofano always nurtured interest for the music of neighboring countries Paraguay and Brazil, and is passionate about the study of European classical traditions. In 2015, he wrote the score for This is Tango Now's production of Carmen de Buenos Aires, a 90-minute work inspired on the music of G. Bizet. In October 2016, Scofano premiered his Concerto for Bandoneón and Orchestra, the IBERÁ, with the Oistrakh Symphony Orchestra of Chicago under conductor Mina Zikri. At the same time, he released the CD ESTACIONES, with original compositions interpreted by Duo Scofano Minetti. On this recording, Scofano debuts his original style of 'Nuevo Chamamé'.
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