Event Title:

Organization:

  Music

  Oakland

Start Date:

  8/23/2026

End Date:

  8/23/2026

Start Time:

  4:00 PM

End Time:

  6:00 PM

Event Info: 

  Original compositions by living Brazilian composers that cover styles ranging from maxixi, walz, chamame, and baiao.

The concert will feature original compositions and other works by living Brazilian composers in solo and ensemble settings, featuring choros composed by Alessandro Penezzi for members of the group, as well as works written for the local community. His music covers styles including maxixi, waltz, chamame, baiao, and includes elements of jazz improvisation. Berkeley Choro Ensemble has collaborated with Alessandro Penezzi for many years due to his annual residence at California Brazil Camp in Cazadero, celebrating his great artistry and repertoire.

Alessandro Penezzi, guitar
Jane Lenoir, flute
Harvey Wainapel, clarinet
Ricardo Peixoto, guitar
Brian Rice, percussion

https://www.calliope-ebma.org/

Location:

  St. Alban's Episcopal Church

Room:

Address:

  1501 Washington Avenue

Phone:

  341-247-3369

City:

  Albany

State/Province:

  CA