The legacy of Tom Jobim (1927-1994) will be celebrated at the Jobim Sinfônico concert, which the Porto Alegre Symphony Orchestra takes to the Araújo Vianna Auditorium next Thursday, March 28, at 8 pm. The presentation has free entry, with tickets distributed by Sympla starting this Friday, March 22, 2024, at 2 pm. OSPA will be conducted by Evandro Matté and will be joined by special guests – such as pianist Daniel Jobim, grandson of the composer, guitarist Mario Adnet, two-time Grammy winner, and singer Zé Ibarra, from the band Bala Quero. The presentation is part of the OSPA Special Series and is also a tribute to TVE-RS’ 50th anniversary.
Jobim Sinfônico is an original project by Paulo Jobim (1950-2022), Tom’s eldest son, and Mario Adnet, who is responsible for the musical direction. The duo brought together original scores by Tom Jobim and also orchestral arrangements of his songs in a double album and DVD that won the Latin Grammy in 2004. The work has been performed live in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, United States and Netherlands – with each performance changing the repertoire, orchestra and soloists.
In Porto Alegre, Jobim Sinfônico will be performed by dozens of OSPA musicians, conducted by Evandro Matté. The trio of soloists who will take turns on the Araújo Vianna stage is made up of the pianist and grandson of Tom Daniel Jobim, the singer Zé Ibarra and the guitarist Mario Adnet. The special participation of a vocal quartet formed by singers Elisa Machado, Carol Braga, Cintia de los Santos and Débora Dreyer is also planned. The repertoire includes songs loved by the public, such as “Saudade do Brasil”, “Águas de Março”, “Chovendo na Roseira” and “Garota de Ipanema”, among many others.
Responsible for taking Brazilian popular music to the four corners of the world, Tom Jobim has always also inhabited the world of concert music. No wonder he was known as the “sovereign maestro”. His popular catalog is full of quotes from composers such as Claude Debussy, Frédéric Chopin and Maurice Ravel.
PORTO ALEGRE SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION
SPECIAL SERIES – Jobim Sinfônico
THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2024
Start of the concert: at 8pm. Doors opening: 6:30 pm.
Where: Araújo Vianna Auditorium (Avenida Osvaldo Aranha, 685, Porto Alegre – RS)
FREE ENTRANCE