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 […]

A Orquestra da Academia Claude Brendel Apresenta Dois Concertos em Brasília

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A Orquestra da Academia Claude Brendel Apresenta Dois Concertos em Brasília Esta Semana

A Orquestra da Academia Claude Brendel em parceria com a Compania Internacional de ópera Brasileira – IBOC – tem o prazer de anunciar dois concertos imperdíveis gratuitos em Brasília esta semana. A cidade será palco de apresentações de alto nível, reunindo músicos talentosos sob a batuta do renomado maestro, prometendo experiências musicais inesquecíveis.

Primeiro Concerto: Sexta-feira, 19 de julho de 2024
– Local: Espaço Cultural Renato Russo, 508 Sul.
– Horário: 20h

Segundo Concerto: Sábado, 20 de julho de 2024**
– Local: Balão do Floriano (ponto turístico), quadra 17 do Park Way
– Horário: 17h00

Plastic Flowers - in Czech

Czech Premiere of Plastic Flowers: an opera by João MacDowell

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The Music Faculty at JAMU (Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts) proudly presents the Czech premiere of “Plastic Flowers,” an opera by Brazilian composer João MacDowell. Translated into Czech by Tomas Studeny, this emotionally charged opera promises to entrance audiences with its profound exploration of love, longing, and the complexities of human existence in a world of simulacra.

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 […]

Imersão em Composição na Guarda do Embau

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O Instituto Educacional da Companhia Internacional de Ópera Brasileira está oferecendo oficina de curso de composição de ópera contemporânea em parceria com o Instituto Cultural Casa Nobre da Guarda do Embaú, Santa Catarina. Desfrute de um curso imersivo com acesso a pianos de cauda de última geração enquanto acorda ao som do canto das baleias […]

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

Posted Posted in Brazilian Jazz, dance, New Songs, Party, Song, Songwriters

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 […]

Composition Immersion in Brazil

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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.