Quintal Brasileiro

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

2002

Genres

brazilian instrumental music, choro, samba

Instruments

violin, viola, cello, double bass

Biography

Quintal Brasileiro is an instrumental group formed in 2002, composed of musicians with a solid classical training who masterfully navigate between popular and classical music. The quintet's proposal is to present an essentially Brazilian repertoire, exploring the richness and diversity of national music with contemporary arrangements.

Composed by Luiz Amato (violin), Esdras Rodrigues (violin), Emerson de Biaggi (viola), Adriana Holtz (cello) and Ney Vasconcelos (double bass), the group has already performed on several major stages and participated in prominent events, such as Instrumental SESC Brasil and TV Brasil's Partituras program. Their music encompasses compositions by great names in Brazilian music, such as Villa-Lobos, Jacob do Bandolim, Guinga and André Mehmari, in addition to original works.

Quintal Brasileiro stands out for the technical quality of its members and the sensitivity in their interpretation, creating a sound atmosphere that captivates the audience. The group has contributed to the dissemination of Brazilian instrumental music, showcasing the versatility and depth of national composers and the ability of its musicians to translate this richness into memorable performances.

Discography

• # Abstrações (2006)
• Izaías e Seus Chorões & Quintal Brasileiro – Valsas e Retratos - Radamés Gnattali (2012)
• Vibrações (2012)
• Amolafaca (2019)