Trumpeter Gileno Santana in an unprecedented show with Orquestra do Norte
- Cine Teatro de Amarante, September 19th, 9:30 pm
- Conducted by maestro Fernando Marinho
- Fusion of sounds between classical music and MPB (Brazilian Popular Music)
Gileno Santana is a world-renowned trumpet player, arranger, teacher and composer, the first Portuguese-Brazilian musician to be a lecturer at Harvard University and recognized as an “International Schagerl Artist” (one of the greatest exponents of the recognition of artists in this area).
For an unprecedented show, he joins the great Orquestra do Norte, under the direction of maestro Fernando Marinho. The concert takes place at the brand new and welcoming Cine-Teatro de Amarante, on September 19th, at 9:30 pm.
Betting on an original repertoire, this concert is based on the fusion of sounds between classical music and MPB (Brazilian Popular Music) and includes musicians from the new generation of national jazz, who will accompany the soloist and the orchestra.
The program was carefully prepared with arrangements signed by big names in Brazilian and international music, with some of the themes being composed especially for this concert, which also features classics of Brazilian music, such as Garota de Ipanema (Vinicius de Moraes/Tom Jobim), Carinhoso (Pixinguinha), Aquarela do Brasil (Ary Barroso), Com que Roupa (Noel Rosa).
This event promises to be one of the highlights of this end of summer, a cultural landmark that celebrates Brazilian musical heritage through a unique collaboration that promises to move the public.
“This is one of the most anticipated concerts of my life, I am radiant and excited to collaborate with one of the most important orchestras in the country”, confides Gileno.
About Gileno Santana
Gileno Santana, a Portuguese-Brazilian musician born in Salvador and based in Portugal, is a prominent figure in the current musical scene, being widely recognized worldwide as one of the most influential trumpet players of his generation.
Throughout his career, he has shared festival stages with some of the biggest names in world jazz. He graduated in Jazz in Porto, where he also completed his master’s recital in classical trumpet. In addition to being a performer, Gileno works as a jazz trumpet teacher at the Porto Music Conservatory. He is also one of the rare national musicians to teach and give lectures at universities on all continents.
Versatility is one of Gileno Santana’s most striking characteristics, standing out both as a lead trumpet and in traditional Portuguese music. His vast knowledge and mastery of various musical styles have made his music resonate globally, making him a unique figure on the music scene.
Hermeto Pascoal, an important Brazilian musician, publicly praised Gileno Santana, stating that he was “born a musician” – one of the greatest recognitions the trumpeter has ever received. His contribution to music was recognized with the medal of merit of the Order of Musicians of São Paulo and as winner of the international jazz band award Transnational BeJazz, in Bern, Switzerland. He was also honoured with a merit award by the Newark, New Jersey City Council.
Gileno Santana’s notoriety transcends borders, being the only Portuguese-Brazilian to give lectures on improvisation at Harvard University and the Juilliard School, two internationally prestigious institutions. Furthermore, he had the honour of being the only Brazilian to be invited to play in the legendary Mingus Big Band.
Time Out Lisboa magazine named Gileno Santana as one of the best Portuguese trumpet players of all time, highlighting his position as probably the most versatile musician of his generation. Despite his youth, Gileno Santana’s musical legacy continues to solidify, fueling great expectations about how far his music can reach.
About Orquestra do Norte
The Orquestra do Norte (ON) has been carrying out, since 1992, a project to decentralize musical culture that has been developed by the Associação Norte Cultural, since it won the first national competition for the creation of regional orchestras, established by the Portuguese State that same year.
With the artistic direction of José Ferreira Lobo, ON was the initiator of truly pioneering and unprecedented work, having established itself in the classical music scene and today being a nationally and internationally recognized institution.
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