Marcus Llerena

Origin

Santos, SP

Also known as

Marcus Baer Llerena

Years Active

1971

Genres

classical music, brazilian instrumental music, choro, renaissance music

Instruments

classical guitar

Biography

Marcus Baer Llerena is a renowned Brazilian classical guitarist, born in Santos, São Paulo, on October 10, 1955. He began his guitar studies in 1971 with Norberto Macedo in Rio de Janeiro, and later honed his skills at prestigious institutions such as Indiana University in the United States, the Madrid Conservatory in Spain, and earned his master's degree in France under the guidance of Oscar Cáceres. His career is marked by an extensive discography, with over 24 recorded CDs, both solo and in chamber formations, exploring a repertoire that ranges from the Renaissance period to contemporary music.

Llerena is widely recognized internationally, being cited by the English magazine Classical Guitar as "one of the pillars of modern Brazilian guitar music" and "one of the best Brazilian guitarists." His versatility has led him to perform in various countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, collaborating with important orchestras and conductors, such as Isaac Karabtchevsky and Ernst Mahle. He has also stood out for including works by Brazilian composers in his programs, many of which are previously unreleased to the public.

In addition to his career as a performer, Marcus Llerena has also served as music coordinator in Joinville, SC, where he implemented projects such as the Morning Concerts and founded the Juventude Joinvilense String Orchestra and the 6/8 Guitar Orchestra. In a duo with his wife, soprano Rosenete Eberhardt, he carried out important projects, such as Sesc's "Sonora Brasil," touring 19 Brazilian states with concerts dedicated to the work of Heitor Villa-Lobos. His contribution to Brazilian music is vast, encompassing recordings, performances, and the promotion of national composers.

Discography

• Musique de Chambre Bresilienne Pour La Guitare (1991)
• Noturno Brasileiro (1991)
• Première (1995)
• Cristina Braga, Marcus Llerena – Alianças (1996)
• Live in Germany (Ostrauderfehn 1999) (1999)
• Burgos de Mauá (2000)
• Variações (2002)
• Germânia (2005)
• Weinachszeit (Tempo de Natal) (2006)
• Levanta Poeira (2007)
• Toque Solo (2008)
• Orquestra 6 / 8 violões (2009)
• Serenata Brasileira (2010)
• Canções, Serestas e Modinhas (Villa Lobos) (2011)
• Sentimental (2015)
• Marcus Llerena plays Nobre, Krieger & Mahle (2017)
• Brazilian Music for Flute and Guitar (2017)
• Chôros do Brasil (2017)
• Joinville Music Encounter (2017)
• Doze Canções para Voz e Violão (2017)
• Radamés Gnattali: 10 Studies for Guitar (2017)
• Música Brasileira para Violão (2017)
• Sonho Barroco (2018)
• Brilhando - Hinos Sagrados Antigos (2018)
• Tempo Aberto - Musiques Brésiliennes D'hier & D'aujourd 'hui (2022)