Concert
Third Wednesday: Tempero Brasileiro
Wednesday, May 20 6:00-7:00 pm Register Now Free; Registration Recommended
Duo Tempero Brasileiro (“Brazilian Spice”) returns to Driehaus Museum for a colorful program of Brazilian and South American music arranged for flute and guitar. Flutist Julie Koidin and guitarist Neal Alger have long been proponents of the lively instrumental Brazilian genre choro, which forms the core of their repertoire. In recent years, however, the duo has expanded their programming to include bossa nova, tango, and music from all over the South American continent.
This event is free and open to the public, with donations gratefully accepted in support of continued cultural programming.
Program:
Flamengo (Bonfiglio de Oliveira)
Samba de Orfeu (Luiz Bonfa—Antonio Maria)
Migalhas de Amor (Jacob do Bandolim)
Pernambuco (Luiz Bonfa)
Cabaceira Mon Amour (Sivuca)
Libertango (Astor Piazzolla)
Flutes of the Andes (Gerald Schwertberger)
Chuva Fina Tambem Molha (Paulinho da Viola)
Paraiso (Moacir Santos)
Maxixe na Tuba (Jacob do Bandolim)
Esquerdinha na Gafieira (Altamiro Carrilho)
Rebuliço (Hermeto Pascoal)
Manha de Carnaval (Luiz Bonfa—Antonio Maria)
About the Performers
Tempero Brasileiro is a Brazilian music flute and guitar duo performing choro, samba and other Brazilian popular music. “Tempero Brasileiro” means “Brazilian seasoning/flavor” and reflects the duo’s diverse background of classical (Julie Koidin) and jazz (Neal Alger) which they add to their long background in Brazilian genres. They “season” their selections with a sprinkle of classical and a pinch of jazz for a tasty offering!
Neal Alger is one of the most versatile guitarists in the Chicago area and Julie Koidin is one of the few Brazilian choro specialists in the U.S. with a nationally broadcast radio show on the WFMT Network – “A Joyful Cry: Brazil’s Choro Music.”