4th Composition Immersion at Guarda: The Soprano

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When: From 8:00 AM on June 2 to 9:00 PM on June 7, 2025 Artistic Director: João MacDowellMusic Director: Elen OrtizFeaturing: Soprano Laiana de Oliveira Paloma Pitaya Ensemble (led by Violinist Paloma Pitaya) Hosted by the International Brazilian Opera Institute (IBOC)In partnership with Casa Nobre Cultural Institute at Guarda do Embaú, Santa Catarina – Brazil […]

4a Imersão em Composição da Guarda 2025

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  4ª Imersão em Composição na Guarda: A Soprano Quando: Das 8h do dia 2 de junho às 21h do dia 7 de junho de 2025 Diretor Artístico: João MacDowellDiretora Musical: Elen OrtizCom Participação de: Soprano Laiana de Oliveira Ensemble Paloma Pitaya (liderado pela 1ª violinista Paloma Pitaya) Realização do Instituto Educacional da Companhia Internacional […]

Plastic Flowers in Czech – Documentary – How to produce an Opera

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In 2024, the International Brazilian Opera Company received a request to authorize a performance of Plastic Flowers, an opera by João MacDowell. This educational production was set to take place at the Janáček Academy in Brno, Czech Republic, with the music adapted and performed in the Czech language. Plastic Flowers is an opera available for […]

IBOC Composition Immersion 2024: Artists & Program Highlights

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  We had an incredible time at our annual Composition Workshop in Guarda do Embaú, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Majestic whales appeared close to shore, offering our composers unforgettable inspiration. To crown the experience, the remarkable quartet led by Paloma Pitaya delivered captivating performances of every participating composer’s work, making this year’s workshop truly extraordinary. Experience […]

Ema Mitrovic - mezzo

Opera Composition – The Mezzo Voice – Fall 2024

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This application Deadline has been extended to September 8th 2024. The International Brazilian Opera Institute offers a contemporary opera composition course. Professor: João MacDowell Mezzo-Soprano: Ema Mitrović The class will focus on: Students should develop skills in melodic writing, text editing for voice, harmonic development, rhythmic frame, large and expansive form, notation standards, software strategies […]

Composition Immersion in Brazil

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The International Brazilian Opera Institute is offering a contemporary opera composition course workshop in partnership with the Cultural Institute Casa Nobre at Guarda do Embaú, Santa Catarina. Enjoy an immersive course with access to state-of-the-art grand pianos while waking up to the sound of whale songs—a unique experience in one of Brazil’s most beautiful natural environments. […]

An Unforgettable Night of Music with Davinia and the IBOCA Band at The Baretto Jazz Club

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New York, NY – Immerse yourself in an evening of enchanting melodies as Davinia and the IBOCA Band grace the stage this Friday at The Baretto Jazz Club at the luxurious Fasano Hotel. From 8:30 pm to 12:15 AM, attendees will be treated to a musical journey led by the talented ensemble from the International […]

Seeding New Operas – Online Recital 2023

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Over the last term, four new composers successfully completed the first stage in the opera composition workshop under mentorship by IBOC’s Artistic Director João MacDowell. The requirements for the work include: 1 – Pitching an idea for a work that can be engaging and meaningful to a contemporary opera company. 2 – Developing a dramatic […]

Composition Immersion in Brazil

Posted Posted in Brazilian Jazz, Brazilian Opera, Brazilian Symphonic Music, Concert, contemporary opera, Indigenous music, New Music, New Songs, Performance Art, Songwriters

The International Brazilian Opera Institute offers a contemporary opera composition course workshop in partnership with the Cultural Institute Casa Nobre at Guarda do Embaú, Santa Catarina.  Enjoy an immersive course with access to state-of-the-art grand pianos while waking up to the ocean’s sound and the whales’ songs. A life-changing experience in one of the most […]

INAUGURAL KIMERA FESTIVAL – HYPERLOCAL AND OMNICULTURAL

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A place for grassroots community music and storytelling, showcasing our neighborhood and curated with a global vision in partnership with the W.111th Street-based non-profits, W.111th Street Block Association, and the International Brazilian Opera Company. One Saturday a month from July to October on Amsterdam Avenue at W.111th Street, Kimera Festival embraces NYC Open Streets and is free and outdoors. Mark your calendars for July 15, August 19, September 23, and October 28.