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Môn ca
Salmaso

Alma Lírica Brasileira

Salle de Musique de Chambre

Wed 19:30

07.10.2026

Part of the festival atlântico on 07. - 10.10.

There is cause for celebration this autumn: join us in blowing out ten candles for the festival atlântico! The unwavering success enjoyed from the very outset by this event dedicated to the music of the Portuguesespeaking countries boils down to an audience that, transcending communities and languages, invariably gives a warm welcome to the artists, whether they are big names or emerging talents. From música popular brasileira to fado and free jazz, this anniversary has many exciting moments in store. Perfect to celebrate a festival that is more open than ever to the vibrant Lusophone world.

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Mônica Salmaso in a black-and-white studio portrait, smiling with her head resting on her hand. — ©: Lorena Dini

What you’ll hear and see

Mônica Salmaso vocals
Teco Cardoso wind instruments
Nelson Ayres piano

A leading female voice in música popular brasileira,

Mônica Salmaso will be revisiting the repertoire of an album recorded in 2011 that explores the soul of her country, from Heitor Villa-Lobos to Chico Buarque. Carefully crafted arrangements blending piano and wind instruments, coupled with lyrics that alternate between humorous and poignant, form the ingredients of a musical tribute to Brazil’s immense musical richness.