Legends of Brazil: A Musical Celebration for 200 Years of Friendship

Legends of Brazil: A Musical Celebration for 200 Years of Friendship

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The year 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Brazil. Join PCE this November for a bicentennial celebration that showcases two centuries of incredible music from South America, from the earliest works by composers native to Brazil to a world premiere commission by André Mehmari, a leading figure on the Brazilian classical scene today. Presented by guest curator Flávio Chamis (composer, conductor, and educator), the concert offers a panoramic view of Brazilian concert music. The program includes a tempestuous classical overture by José Maurício Nunes, the modern and US premiere of Francisco Mignone’s Quadros Amazônicos (an orchestral suite based on myths from the Amazon), Heitor Villa-Lobos’s Bachiana Brasileiras no. 4, a set of popular Brazilian songs performed by DC’s own Elin Melgarejo, and chamber music featuring Latin GRAMMY-nominated violist, Tatjana Mead Chamis.

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Browse the playbill and read Flávio Chamis's program notes.

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Free events!

Part of our ensemble-in-residence activities at Georgetown University

Thursday, November 14 at 6pm: join us for the PCE Prelude, a free conversation at Georgetown University (and live-streamed) previewing the concerts. (Registration required)

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(SOLD OUT!) Friday, November 15, at 12:30pm: guest artist André Mehmari gives a free performance as part of Georgetown University's Friday Music Series. (Registration required)

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