Orquestra Jovem das Gerais in Spitalfields

Join us for a FREE CONCERT that'll transport you to the vibrant world of Brazilian music with the celebrated Orquestra Jovem das Gerais! 🇧🇷✨

🎼 This remarkable youth orchestra from Minas Gerais, Brazil, showcases an electrifying blend of classical masterpieces and Brazilian folk traditions, featuring:

• Samba
• Choro
• Baião
• Tango

📍 Location: Bishop's Square, Spitalfields
🎟 Entry: Free
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Under the baton of Conductor Renato Almeida, the orchestra will perform a delightful repertoire that includes:

• Libertango – Astor Piazzolla
• Garota de Ipanema – Antônio Carlos Jobim
• Aquarela do Brasil – Ary Barroso
• O Trenzinho do Caipira – Villa-Lobos
• Mourão – César Guerra-Peixe
• Waltz No. 2 – Shostakovich
• Méditation – Massenet
• Ave Verum Corpus – Mozart

Founded on the mission to transform lives through music, Orquestra Jovem das Gerais nurtures talented young musicians from diverse backgrounds, providing them with exceptional orchestral training and meaningful performing opportunities. This orchestra serves as a crucial cultural entity in Minas Gerais, promoting access to classical music while celebrating Brazil's rich musical heritage.

In addition to their dynamic concert performances, the orchestra plays a significant role in education and community engagement through workshops and outreach initiatives, which broaden access to music education and artistic opportunities for young people.