This show is the result of an unprecedented partnership between multi-instrumentalist, composer, researcher and producer Luís Bittencourt and trumpet virtuoso Gileno Santana, made possible by an artistic residency and debut concert at Space Festival 2023, in Paredes de Coura. This meeting between two Portuguese-Brazilian musicians, who are national and international references in their fields, will be a unique fusion of talents, experiences and musical styles, combining the multifaceted experience of Luís Bittencourt, a "master of sound experimentation" (Visão magazine), with the versatility and dexterity of trumpeter Gileno Santana, a reference in jazz, classical music and traditional Portuguese music. This premiere promises to explore the frontiers of improvised music, sound experimentation, jazz and world music, offering the audience a unique and innovative musical experience.
Luís Bittencourt: With a diverse career, Luís Bittencourt is a musician who transcends musical boundaries. His mastery of a wide range of styles, from contemporary classical music to South American folk music and improvised experimental music, has set him apart as a versatile and innovative artist. His internationally acclaimed performances, described as a torrent of originality, reveal his passion for exploring new sounds and techniques, both in his original compositions and in the interpretation of works by renowned composers. Bittencourt is also a prolific researcher, whose pioneering investigations have broadened the understanding of contemporary percussion and the instrumental potential of different objects and sound materials. His work, based on the symbiotic relationship between artistic creation and research, as well as his performances and collaborations with world-renowned artists, have established him as a leading figure on the contemporary music scene.
Gileno Santana: Born in Salvador, Brazil, Gileno Santana began his musical journey as a self-taught musician at the age of 13 and quickly stood out for his exceptional talent as a trumpeter. His career led him to work with a wide variety of national artists before settling in Portugal, where he obtained his degree in music and became a respected jazz trumpet teacher at the Porto Conservatory of Music. Gileno Santana is known for his musical versatility, excelling both as a trumpet leader and in the interpretation of traditional Portuguese music. Throughout his career, he has been praised by music legends such as Hermeto Pascoal and has collaborated with an impressive list of internationally renowned artists.
More info at https://www.spacefestival.pt/programacao/luis-bittencourt-gileno-santana
