Cordilheira: Range of the Americas-the Music of Brazil

NWVA's March concert will be our annual performance of music from the Southern Hemisphere. Titled Cordilheira: Range of the Americas, this concert will make your spirit soar as we journey through the sounds, rhythms, and soul of Brazil.

More than a concert, Cordilheira is a cultural celebration blending choral music, Brazilian percussion, and heartfelt community connection.

The concert will feature the NWVA professional Olympia Chamber Choir and the NWVA Evergreen Youth Choir performing stunning choral works including Bendita Sabedoria by Brazil's greatest composer, Heitor Villa-Lobos, and two works by Carlos Alberto Pinto Fonseca, Muie Rendera, a setting of two of the most popular folk tunes from Northeast Brazil with percussion accompaniment and based on the Brazilian rhythm baião and Jubiabá, an evocation of a candomblé ceremony.

Pre- and post- concert celebrations include DJ Ju Borba setting the tone with a Brazilian soundtrack, followed by a joyful Brazilian reception, with Santa Terra Bakery serving authentic Brazilian sweets and savory bites, Nossa Família Coffee providing freshly brewed Brazilian coffee, and the BrazilTones performing bossa nova and MPB favorites. The reception is produced by GINGA Events.

Join us for an afternoon of harmony, rhythm, and flavor - an invitation to experience the beauty and warmth of Brazil through music, food and celebration.

General admission is $35 ($15 for students). Tickets may be purchased here.