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Mafalda Santos
Step into the world of the concerto, where the soloist and orchestra engage in a thrilling musical duel. Mafalda Santos guides you through this dynamic genre, from the Baroque concerto grosso to the dazzling virtuosity of the Romantic era, and the groundbreaking experiments of the 20th century. Through powerful excerpts from Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven, Clara Schumann, Rachmaninoff, and Shostakovich, you’ll uncover what makes the concerto such a captivating genre. Plus, dive into the original manuscripts of Mozart and Gershwin for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how these masterpieces were brought to life.
The Concerto
Step into the world of the concerto, where the soloist and orchestra engage in a thrilling musical duel. Mafalda Santos guides you through this dynamic genre, from the Baroque concerto grosso to the dazzling virtuosity of the Romantic era, and the groundbreaking experiments of the 20th century. Through powerful excerpts from Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven, Clara Schumann, Rachmaninoff, and Shostakovich, you’ll uncover what makes the concerto such a captivating genre. Plus, dive into the original manuscripts of Mozart and Gershwin for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how these masterpieces were brought to life.
Mafalda Santos is an award-winning cellist, researcher, and educator with over 20 international prizes. She has performed at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, and Berliner Philharmoniker and is a post-residential doctoral candidate at Yale University.
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