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Hermeto’s Mothership (BR)
The concert presents a repertoire entirely composed by Hermeto Pascoal, ranging from well-known classics to lesser-known “B-side” pieces from his vast catalogue. The music reflects Hermeto’s unique artistic universe – often described as “Música Universal” – where intricate compositions, collective improvisation, and fearless exploration of sound coexist in a vibrant and joyful musical language.
The musicians of Hermeto’s Mothership were part of Hermeto’s working band during his final decades, touring internationally and participating in numerous recordings and performances. Their deep musical connection with the composer gives the project both authenticity and creative vitality, keeping his music alive on stages around the world.
Few can so rightfully be called a musician as Hermeto Pascoal. Internationally recognised through collaborations with artists such as Miles Davis, and admired by peers in the same league as Astor Piazzolla, he forged a musical language entirely his own. The so-called “mad albino” never limited himself to traditional instruments – he turned the whole world into his instrumentarium. Teapots, jars, and pipes sounded alongside the voices of animals and nature, in a musical vision where everything could become music.
His work spans bossa nova, northeastern Brazilian forró, free jazz, baião, classical music, and even tango – yet always carries a deeper idea: a search for unity, where all sounds and expressions are ultimately connected.
On stage:
Itiberê Zwarg – bass
Fábio Pascoal – percussion
Ajurinã Zwarg – drums
André Marques – piano
Jota P – saxophone and flute
The concert presents a repertoire entirely composed by Hermeto Pascoal, ranging from well-known classics to lesser-known “B-side” pieces from his vast catalogue. The music reflects Hermeto’s unique artistic universe – often described as “Música Universal” – where intricate compositions, collective improvisation, and fearless exploration of sound coexist in a vibrant and joyful musical language.
The musicians of Hermeto’s Mothership were part of Hermeto’s working band during his final decades, touring internationally and participating in numerous recordings and performances. Their deep musical connection with the composer gives the project both authenticity and creative vitality, keeping his music alive on stages around the world.
Few can so rightfully be called a musician as Hermeto Pascoal. Internationally recognised through collaborations with artists such as Miles Davis, and admired by peers in the same league as Astor Piazzolla, he forged a musical language entirely his own. The so-called “mad albino” never limited himself to traditional instruments – he turned the whole world into his instrumentarium. Teapots, jars, and pipes sounded alongside the voices of animals and nature, in a musical vision where everything could become music.
His work spans bossa nova, northeastern Brazilian forró, free jazz, baião, classical music, and even tango – yet always carries a deeper idea: a search for unity, where all sounds and expressions are ultimately connected.
On stage:
Itiberê Zwarg – bass
Fábio Pascoal – percussion
Ajurinã Zwarg – drums
André Marques – piano
Jota P – saxophone and flute