Oswaldo Sbarro

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

1958–2017

Genres

seresta, instrumental

Instruments

violin, viola

Biography

Oswaldo Sbarro was a Brazilian instrumentalist, violinist, and arranger, born around 1920 in São Paulo. He was the leader of the Conjunto Serenata, an instrumental group that performed on radio and at parties and clubs in São Paulo state. Sbarro and his conjunto released several albums, including "Hora da Saudade" (1958), "Hora da Saudade Nº 2" (1959), and "Do Coração para o Coração" (1960), all on the RGE label. These albums featured interpretations of Brazilian waltzes by composers such as Zequinha de Abreu, Chiquinha Gonzaga, and Francisco Santini.

His work also extended to studio musician roles. In 1981, Sbarro played violin on tracks for "A Arca de Noé 2," an album featuring songs by Toquinho and Vinícius de Moraes. His recordings have also been featured on compilations, such as "Valsas Brasileiras" released by Som Livre in 1980 and a 1994 release titled "Valsas Brasileiras" by Osvaldo Sbarro e Conjunto Serenata.

Sbarro's musical legacy includes his contributions to the seresta genre, with albums like "Noites de Serenata" from 1961. His work is characterized by its focus on instrumental arrangements of popular Brazilian melodies, particularly waltzes.

Discography

• Oswaldo Sbarro e Conjunto Serenata – Hora da Saudade (1958)
• Oswaldo Sbarro, Conjunto Serenata – Hora da Saudade Nº 2 (1959)
• Oswaldo Sbarro e Conjunto Serenata – Revendo o Passado (1967)
• Os Sertanejos de Casaca, Oswaldo Sbarro – Sucessos Eternos da Musica Brasileira (1972)
• Oswaldo Sbarro e Conjunto Serenata – Valsas Brasileiras (1974)
• Oswaldo Sbarro e Conjunto Serenata – Noites de Serenata - Valsas