Brisbane Choro Ensemble

Influenced by classical waltzes, polkas and habaneras, intricate classical melodies combine with traditional Brazilian percussion to create this beautiful instrumental music featuring seven-string guitars, accordion and flute. Choro music makes the heart soar, and your feet tap!

Originating in Rio de Janeiro in the late 19th century, choro (sho-ro) music is influenced by European classical music such as waltzes, polkas and habaneras, all underpinned by traditional Brazilian samba rhythms.

It is beautiful music, celebrating intricate, melodic composition. Instruments featured included the seven-string (sete-cordas) guitar, accordion, flute, violin, cavaquinho (mandolin) and pandeiro.

The Brisbane Choro Ensemble is an eclectic group of musicians who all have a great love for this music, coming variously from gypsy-jazz, classical and Brazilian music backgrounds.

Performing this concert are: Mircha Miangacotti (guitar), Peter Freeman (double bass), Eddie Gazani (guitar), Kay Sullivan (accordion), Jenni Bell (flute), Silvio Filho (cavaquinho/Brazilian banjo), Anje West (pandeiro) , Kym Ambrose (tan-tan), John Bell (percussion), and the ensemble welcomes a very special guest in Mike Bevan, internationally acclaimed guitarist based in Adelaide.

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