Presenter Testimonials
Richard Boukas
Boukas at Hudson Hall Jazz Festival.
Professional ensembles led by composer-guitarist-vocalist Richard Boukas represent the rich diversity of Brazilian music, featuring both contemporary and historical repertoire– from original Brazilian Jazz and chamber compositions to Brazilian Songbook favorites and virtuosic Choro.
Visit each ensemble's official page for performances, recordings, videos:
DIÁLOGOS DUO
QUARTETO MODERNO
TRIO BRASILEIRO
DUO BRASILEIRO
EDUCATIONAL residencies and workshops are also offered.
"We acknowledge and greatly appreciate all the wonderful musical programs that your varied ensembles have presented over the years for our New Americans Program. They have all been very well-received and we look forward to future performances."
Radamés Suárez
New Americans Program
Queens Public Library
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Diálogos Duo (featuring Louis Arques, clarinet/bass clarinet)
Second Duo CD, "CHORO TRIBUTES". CLICK PHOTO FOR ENSEMBLE HOMEPAGE
DIÁLOGOS DUO programs:
• ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS
• BRAZILIAN SONGBOOK (MPB)
• CHORO CLASSICS
• HERMETO PASCOAL & GUINGA
• MUSIC OF MINAS GERAIS
"Diálogos Duo elevated our annual Guitar Festival to a new level. The audience was mesmerized by the beauty of the musical compositions and the depth of emotion that permeated each song by the two performers. We eagerly await their return!"
Joe Carter
Director of Music Programs
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
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“Richard Boukas and Louis Arques are virtuoso instrumentalists who perform brilliant original compositions and celebrated repertoire of the masters. Their performances always delight our audiences for Brazilian Sundays.”
Mark Morganelli
Artistic Director
JAZZ FORUM ARTS
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“Dialogos Duo entered the Warner Library like a fresh Brazilian breeze. Their virtuosity and compelling original compositions presented a special performance to our audience. We look forward to their return.”
Kinny Landrum
Director of Music Programming
Warner Library, Tarrytown, NY
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QUARTETO MODERNO featuring Lucas Pino, woodwinds; Gustavo Amarante, bass; Maurício Zottarelli, drums