Pedro Jóia – Variations on Carlos Paredes

Wednesday, October 16, 2002 21:00     Ruins of St. Paul's     Free Admission

An opportunity to experience Pedro Jóia’s very personal approach to Carlos Paredes’ classic interpretations of traditional Portuguese fados. Accompanying Jóia in the performance is a string trio which forms the basis for a concert that shifts between flamenco guitar and the classical genre.

Above all, "Variations on Carlos Paredes" pays homage to the greatest ever interpreter of the Portuguese guitar, bringing the intricate delicacy of the instrument to the imposing façade of the Ruins of St. Paul’s.


Pedro Jóia

 

Pedro Jóia: Classical and Spanish Guitar

String Trio:
Denys Stetbsenko: Violin
Lúcio Studer: Viola
Bruno Cardoso: Cello
Voice: José Pato
Percussion: Vickie

Pedro Jóia graduated in Classical Guitar in 1990 from the National Conservatory in Lisbon, where he studied under Professor Manuel Morais. He went on to study flamenco guitar, studying with such masters as Manolo Sanlúcar in Cordoba and Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Pedro Jóia combines a busy performing schedule in Portugal and abroad with teaching classical guitar at the University of Évora. He has recorded “Variations on Carlos Paredes”, and other CD’s such as “Guadiano” (1996) and “Sueste” (1999), the result of experimenting with the wealth of material available for flamenco guitar. All CDs available from the “Farol Música” label.

 

Running time: approx. 1 hour 30 mins, no interval