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THE
INGREDIENTS
The
richest repertoire: A few worldwide loved Brazilian standards; a handful
of little known yet unforgettable tunes by famed composers (from Pixinguinha
and Nazareth to Djavan and everyone in between); the thrill of some original
tunes; the most refreshing and insightful arrangements of all the above.
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| The
essential inspiration: |
| A
palm
tree at moonlight with night venture seeker
in Praca Tiradente. |
| A
three
window set broadcasting live music, effervescent
chats, tinkling caipirinhas, and the clattery come and go of boulinhas de
bacalhau. |
| A fascinating
history. |
| A consummate
dance
floor. |
| A tiny and resonant
band
stand. |
| A
true
taste of Rio. |
| The blessing of fabled
Dona
Maria Antonieta. |
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The
anecdotal choreography: A collaborative effort of Joao Carlos Ramos and
Mariana Baltar who - working in team with Moura and Korman caught the
very spirit of gafieira, combining the popular maxixe
with more contemporary styles and steps;
traditional figures and original ones; essentially dance numbers with
theatrical sketches; abstract performance with cheerful anecdotic.
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| The
costumes and light-design: An
absolute surprise not to be missed. |
| The finest artists: |
| Paulo
and Cliff: two truly inspired, passionate and unique-sounding
instrumentalists. |
| Two witty, ingenious and
weightless dancers: Joao
Carlos Ramos and Mariana Baltar. |
| One multifaceted and luscious
drummer: Paulo
Braga. |
| One simply-bright, all-embracing
bassist: David
Finck. |
| One out out there, sparkling,
electrifying, trombonist: Radegundis. |
| And finally, one sizzling,
unforgettable cavaquinho virtuoso: Armandinho. |
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