Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo

Since its first concert in 1954, the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra (Osesp - Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo) has built a history of accomplishments, which resulted in an institution that nowadays is nationally and internationally recognised for its quality and excellence. Osesp is currently an inseparable part of the state culture, an agent of transformations and creator of a new paradigm in concert music and cultural management in our country.

Recently indicated by British magazine Gramophone as “one of the world three emerging orchestras, well worth paying attention to”, Osesp develops a continued work to expand the Brazilian musical culture, and will be supported by Álamo sponsorship throughout 2010.
 
 

48º Villa-Lobos Festival – 05 a 28/11/2010

Since its creation in 1961, the Villa-Lobos Festival promotes the work of conductor Heitor Villa-Lobos and other Brazilian composers through symphonic and chamber music concerts, recitals and popular music and dance shows. A mix that is consistent not only with the open personality and artistic profile of the composer, but also with the ideals of this great Brazilian, who has always remained attentive to his nation and its promotion, wherever he was. The 2010 edition will be marked by classic to popular gatherings, including dance, which will have strong presence. The program caters for all ages and is considered a “great summary” of Villa-Lobos musical production.
 
 

Modinhas Cariocas – A música na corte de D. João VI - 2008

Under musical direction of Marcelo Fagerlande (who also plays the harpsichord)

João VI was recorded in UFRJ’s Music School and its repertoire included the modinheiros, persons who sing or write the popular songs called modinhas and who emerged in early 19th century. Joaquim Manoel da Camera - the greatest composer of this type of music at that time - is represented by ten modinhas, highlighting Estas lágrimas, Desde o dia em que eu nasci and Graças aos ceos. Fagerlande innovated in this work, leaving behind the traditional voice and piano model used in the classic song - and adding other instruments, as harpsichord, wire viola and wooden flute. Another reference in the subject is Gabriel Fernandes da Trindade, who authored five songs in this album. The album also includes three modinhas and the lundu “Lá no Largo da Sé.

The researcher and harpsichord player Marcelo Fagerlande, with musical education in Germany, Brazil and France, is the musical director of the project besides playing harpsichord. The instrumentalists Luciana Costa e Silva, Marcelo Coutinho, Marcus Ferrer and Paulo da Matta complete the quintet. The CD is competing for the TIM award and is part of the commemorative series celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Portuguese Royal Family arrival in Brazil, launched by Rio de Janeiro’s City Hall.

Album Tracks:

01. Lá no Largo da Sé (Candido I. da Silva)
02. Batendo a Linda Plumagem
03. Se queres saber a causa
04. Estas Lágrimas
05. Ouvi Montes
06. Desde o dia em que eu nascí - A Melancolia
07. Vem cá minha companheira
08. Neste Bosques
09. Si te Adoro
10. Graças aos Ceos
11. Quando não posso avisar te
12. Triste Cousa
13. Foi o momento de ver-te
14. Hum só tormento D´Amor
15. Erva Momoza do campo
16. Adorei hum´alma impura
17. A hora que te não vejo
18. Roxa Saudade
19. Quando as glorias que gosei
20. Busco a campi ha
21. Lá no largo da Sé

Production Credits:

General Direction: Edino Krieger
Art Coordination and Recording Direction: André Cardoso
Art Direction: Marcelo Fagerlande
Recording Engineer: Eduardo Monteiro
Editor: Felipe Portinho
Sound Mixing and Mastering: Eduardo Monteiro
Text: Marcelo Fagerlande
Graphic Design: Prosper Design
Photos: Ricardo Malta
Executive Producer: Zucca Produções
Zucca Productions Team: Anacris Monteiro, Anna Ladeira, Gisela de Castro, Julio Augusto Zucca
Distribution: Biscoito Fino
 
 

Dalmo Castello – Passeador de Palavras – 2003

Discovered at the age of 15 when he was invited by Ataulfo Alves Alves to participate in his radio program, Dalmo Castello inherited his mother’s musical talent, a mandolin player who used to host artists as Jacob do Bandolim and Lúcio Alves. Childhood friend of Jorge Benjor, Dalmo Castello composed several songs in partnership with renowned names of Brazilian music. The DVD Passeador de Palavras included 17 tracks and an interview given to historian Luis Fernando Vieira and a videoclip with the participation of Nelson Sargento. The main musical works are "Disfarça e chora", "Motivação" and "Corra e olha o céu" (composed in partnership with Cartola), "Chorando no choro" (composed with Abel Ferreira), "De pilotis à palafitas" (written in partnership with João Nogueira), "Se segura segurança" (composed with João Nogueira and Pacheco Edil), "Velhas lagartas, novas borboletas" (in partnership with Monarco), "Mais que um" (with Carlinhos Vergueiro), "Passarela da vida" (with Ederaldo Gentil) and "Na boca do vento" (written with Claudio Jorge).