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Classical Music Meets Brazilian Percussion in New York
Premiere presentation of 10 selections from “Tamandua”, a new Brazilian opera, to be performed in New York City
New York, NY (May 20) – Composer Joao MacDowell will present ten selections from “Tamandua”, a new Brazilian opera, in New York on Friday, May 30 and Sunday, June 1. The opera promises a new sound with the addition of Brazilian percussion to classical composition.
The premiere event, produced in conjunction with Casa do Brasil, will take place at the Ballroom on 4 West 43rd Street in Manhattan on May 30 from 7-10pm. An after party will be held at Brazil Brazil restaurant located at 330 West 46th Street. Tickets for the May 30 performance are $40 and must be purchased in advance: http://tamandua.pingg.com/May30Concert
The second and final event will take place at the Amazonia Brasil exhibit located on the North side of Pier 17 at South Street Seaport on June 1 from 7-10pm. A cocktail and silent auction will follow. Tickets for the June 1 performance are $40 and must be purchased by in advance: http://tamandua.pingg.com/June1Concert
ABOUT TAMANDUATamandua (The Ant-Eater) is the story of a love triangle between Carol, Aruanan and Pedro. The contrasting landscapes of a busy New York winter and an explosive Rio de Janeiro summer shape the scenario against which the cultural and psychological conflicts take place. Conflicts between natives and foreigners in Rio, as well as the dealing of art and drugs, set up a panel of references to urban violence in the third world. Parallel to the story line are underlying tribal and mystical themes, dealing with aspects of colonization, globalization, the collective unconscious mind, urban archetypes, and the fusion of cultures in the New World.
THE ARTISTS
Joao MacDowell (conductor), Claudio Mascarenhas (baritone), Amy Buckley (soprano), Guto Bittencourt (tenor), Abby Powell (mezzo-soprano), Sabine Pellarin (chorus), Debora Balardini (chorus), Laudiceia Smith (chorus), Suzie Thompson (chorus), Georgianna Pappas (piano), Jeremy Lamb (cello) and Jorge Amorim (Brazilian percussion)
CONTACT: Sara Holoubek - TamanduaTheOpera@gmail.com - 917.806.1672
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