Contemporary 
BRAZILIAN MUSIC

Celebrating Ten Years
 

• DIGITAL PRESS KIT •

Louis Arques
clarinet, bass clarinet

Richard Boukas
guitar, vocals, composer
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Original Repertoire

11 Suites, 115 pieces

samba, bossa nova, choro, baião, frevo
maracatu, valsa, marcha, guarânia
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• HOMEPAGE

• BIO (full PDF)

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• BIO (175w PDF)

• BIO (português)

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• CONCERT REPERTOIRE

• CALENDAR

• BOOKINGS CONTACT

• ORIGINAL REPERTOIRE CATALOG

• EDUCATIONAL RESIDENCIES
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"Their performances are high-spirited and totally captivating."

Mark Holston - All About Jazz
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“Richard Boukas and Louis Arques are virtuoso instrumentalists who perform their brilliant original compositions and celebrated repertoire of the masters.”

Mark Morganelli

Artistic Director    
JAZZ FORUM ARTS    Tarrytown NY
 

"Arques and Boukas possess a unique connection and complete command of their cutting-edge repertoire. Boukas's present and future works will be a perennial contribution to contemporary clarinet-guitar literature."
 
Dr. João Luiz Rezende Lopes

Brasil Guitar Duo / Naxos recording artist
Director of Chamber Music
Hunter College of CUNY
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"In Diálogos Duo, Boukas's works delve into a wide variety of styles from samba and batuque to frevo and marcha– featuring complex thematic developments, all tastefully done while maintaining the essential characteristics of each genre."

Jovino Santos Neto

Brazilian pianist, composer, educator
three-time Grammy nominee
former member, Hermeto Pascoal Grupo
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"The audience was mesmerized by the beauty of the musical compositions and the depth of emotion that permeated each piece. We eagerly await their return!"

Joe Carter

“Art of the Duo” series curator, faculty
Sacred Heart University (CT)
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RECORDINGS

• Choro Tributes •

"The album has many beautiful musical moments of true musicianship between these two wonderful players. The disc is highly recommended!"

The Clarinet (International Clarinet Association)

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"...inspired and thought-provoking pieces that revere historical figures, instruments and styles of great relevance to the world of Choro. Congratulations on another great recording full of beautiful interpretations. Brazil thanks you!"

Dr. Almir Côrtes 
Professor       

Villa-Lobos Institute
Rio de Janeiro

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“These pieces are a great addition to our clarinet repertoire, with the style and compositional intuition of Boukas. His keen attention to harmony, rhythm, balance and style create a unique familiarity within the Choro genre. We owe Boukas a hearty thank you.”

The Clarinet 

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• Homages to Brazilian Masters •