Duo Gisbranco

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

2005

Genres

MPB, erudita, jazz, música instrumental

Instruments

piano

Biography

Duo Gisbranco is a musical project formed in 2005 in Rio de Janeiro by pianists, singers, and composers Bianca Gismonti and Claudia Castelo Branco. Bianca Gismonti is the daughter of renowned musician Egberto Gismonti. The duo stands out for its exploration of piano sonorities, situated at the intersection between popular and classical music.

The repertoire of Duo Gisbranco encompasses both original compositions and reinterpretations of classics by renowned Brazilian and international artists. Among the composers interpreted are Moacir Santos, Chico César, Egberto Gismonti, Hermeto Pascoal, Astor Piazzolla, Villa-Lobos, Ernesto Nazareth, Edu Lobo, Tom Jobim, and Vinicius de Moraes. The duo's work is recognized for its originality, keyboard virtuosity, and exploration of the rhythmic and expressive possibilities of the piano.

Throughout its career, Duo Gisbranco has released several albums, including "Gisbranco" (2008), "Gisbranco - Flor de Abril" (2011), "Pássaros" (2017), and "Duo Gisbranco Dez Anos" (2016). The duo has performed on various stages in Brazil and Europe, participating in festivals and concert series. In addition to their work as a duo, Bianca Gismonti and Claudia Castelo Branco have also collaborated with other artists, such as Chico César, Mônica Salmaso, Jaques Morelenbaum, and Carlos Malta. In 2021, they were awarded the Prêmio Profissionais da Música in the arrangers category.

Discography

• Gisbranco (2005)
• Flor de Abril (2011)
• Duo Gisbranco Dez Anos (2016)
• Pássaros (2018)
• Pássaros - Homenagem a Chico César (Ao Vivo) (2021)