Music at the Museum is the Brazilian version of what takes place in the most important museums throughout the world: Metropolitan, MoMA, Guggenheim (New York), Louvre, Picasso, Montmartre (Paris), Gulbenkian (Lisbon). Prado (Madrid) etc. These museums, side by side with their main activities in the Plastic Arts, ascribe ample time and space to music. Music, as a link between plastic arts and the museum ambiance itself, brings about a substantial cultural gain to the public.
Music at the Museum consists of a series of free concerts that endeavour to privilige good music, regardless of procedence, school, kind or period – from medieval music to European classics, from romantic to impressionist composers, from modern to Brazilian contemporary musicians, from classical to popular music, from Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Debussy to Villa-Lobos, Chiquinha Gonzaga, Pixinguinha, Astor Piazzolla and Gershwin – all these have already been played on the stages of Music at the Museum, interpreted by the best Brazilian soloists and / or groups and by some international ones.
Project Format:
The project comprises five annual seasons :
. Summer Concerts (January / February).
. Autumn Concerts (April / June).
. Winter Concerts (July / September).
. Spring Concerts (September / November).
. Great Christmas Concerts (December).
However, Music at the Museum was not content to remain within the boundaries of Rio de Janeiro, and it started its expansion process in 1999. Elsewhere, it has since been a great public hit, with full houses, a faithful public and support from printed and electronic media, as in São Paulo (Casa Brasileira Museum, since 04/07/02), Belo Horizonte (Abílio Barreto Histarical Museum, since 06/28/02), Brasília (JK Memorial, since 09/04/02), Florianópolis (Santa Catarina Historical Museum - Cruz e Souza Palace) as well as in Curitiba (Oscar Niemeyer Museum), Porto Alegre (MARGS), Padre Toledo Museum, in Tiradentes-MG , and in Jambeiro Manor, Niterói-RJ .
The book “Música no Museu – um projeto de sucesso” (Music in the Museum – A Successful Project) was also published and commemorated the Series 8th anniversary in addition to an expressive discography:
• Music in the Museum – Great Christmas Concerts-2004.
• Music in the Museum Christmas Concerts) (Brazilian Harp Orchestra) - 2005.
• Music in the Museum Presents the Most Beautiful French Songs – 2007.
• Music in the Museum Present Old Music – 2007.
• Release of DVD edited with all of the concerts from 2005, 2006 and 2007.
• For 2007 there are plans for the book
"Music in the Museum - Ten Years of Success"
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- Over 190.000 people have already attended it.
- About 1.500 free concerts given, with the performance of over 1.100 musicians (groups / orchestras / choirs and soloists), 80 of these international groups and soloists, from the start of the project to June / 2005. During the first year there was a single museum in the project, increased to 2 two years afterwards, to 11 in 2002 and now to 25.
- There was not a single cancellation or delay in all the concerts given.
- Every performance is recorded in video and afterwards the Music at the Museum of the year is edited and published.
- The participation of foreign artists is arranged through agreements with Embassies, Consulates and International Organisations.
- The project has received excellent media coverage, with over 1,500 significant notes in the most widely-read columns, as well as reports in newspapers, radio stations, magazines and TV channels in the country.
- To create new audiences, facilitating and encouraging the presence of children and young people in the concerts.
- To motivate the public to visit the museums where the concerts take place, by means of thematic programmes which combine the repertoire presented with the Plastic Arts events occurring there - French composers for the Rodin Exhibition, Spanish composers for the Splendours of Spain Exhibition, etc.
- To maintain a cultural diffusion event which reaches distinct audiences, with good media coverage and which attracts music lovers.
- To break barriers between classical music events and those of other genres, as regards general public attraction to the venues of the performances.
- To encourage young musicians, giving them the opportunity of performing at prestigious venues, for an interested and knowledgeable audience, as it is the case of pianist Pablo Rossi (14 years of age) - winner of the Nelson Carneiro piano competition, who has already played with the OSB (Brazilian Symphonic Orchestra) at the Rio de Janeiro Teatro Municipal - the artist who opened the series in Florianópolis.
- To offer high-level artistic performances at no cost to the public.
- ALL PRESENTATIONS IN THE PROJECT ARE ADMISSION FREE.
- Central do Brasil ( Central Train Station - Rio - Building registered at IPHAN - National Heritage Institute) - Christmas Concert - UFF (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro) Symphonic Band and Choir - Dec/2005: 4.000 spectators.
- Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro (Rio) - Brazilian Symphonic Orchestra - concert for the 8th Anniversary of Music at the Museum - Oct/2005: 2.180 spectators.
- Museum of the Republic (Rio) - Petrobrás ProMusica Orchestra - 40º Anniversary of the Museum of the Republic - Open air concert: 2.000 spectators.
- National Historical Museum (Rio) - pianist Arnaldo Cohen - Opening of the 2005 Winter Concerts: 1.200 spectators.
- National Museum of Fine Arts (Rio) - Rio Camerata Orchestra - Christmas concerts given in the longest gallery of the museum, with 1.000 spectators both in 2001 and 2002. These concerts have become TVE (State Educational Channel) Special Christmas Programme, and are broadcast on Christmas Day in national network.
- France-Brazil House (Rio) - pianist Arthur Moreira Lima - Opening of the 2005 Autumn Concerts: 1.000 spectators.
- Casa Brasileira Museum (São Paulo) - Paulo Moura (clarinetist) and Clara Sverner (pianist): 800 spectators
- France-Brazil House (Rio) - pianist Miguel Proença - Opening of the 2005 Summer Concerts: 800 spectators.
- France-Brazil House (Rio) - Rio Camerata Orchestra - Opening of the Autumn Concerts: 720 spectators.
- JK Memorial (Brasília) - Young Ladies'Orchestra: 720 spectators.
- Army Museum (Copacabana Fort - Rio) - Guitar Camerata: 670 spectators
- JK Memorial (Brasília) - Paulo Moura (clarinetist) and Clara Sverner (pianist): 600 spectators.
- France-Brazil House (Rio) - Harp Brazilian Orchestra - concert in honour of Hildegard Angel: 600 spectators.
- Oscar Niemeyer Museum (Curitiba) - Spanish guitarrist Pablo Arrieta: 600 spectators.
- Laura Alvim Cultural House (Rio) - Harp Brazilian Orchestra in honour of Tupi Radio Station: 600 spectators.
- UFRJ National Museum (Quinta da Boa Vista - Rio) - OSB Brass Quintet - Mothers' Day celebration concert: 600 spectators.
- Abílio Barreto Historical Museum (Belo Horizonte) - Antônio Menezes (cellist):500 spectators.
- National Museum of Fine Arts (Rio) - Harp Brazilian Orchestra: 500 spectators.
- National Historical Museum (Rio) - Rio Camerata Orchestra: 400 spectators.
• Music in the Museum was invited by the Association of Harpists from Serbia to participate in the VII International Festival of Harp of Belgrade, to accomplish among her the 15 on April 20 in Serbia and it indicated as representative of Brazil, TrioD'Ambrosio. Mais Detalhes
2007
• Music in the Museum highlights Old Music in the month of July.
• Russian harpist presented today, 6/7/07, at the International Harp Festival.
• Carlinhos de Jesus and Ana Botafogo at the opening of the 2nd International Harp Festival.
• Opening today, 4/30/07, of the 2nd International Harp Festival in Rio de Janeiro.
• New Harmony Madrigal sang in Parque das Ruínas.
• Free concert in honor of the International Classic Music Day.
• Music amplification at the Northeast Museum.
• Presentation of R S Big Bank marks the premiere of Music in the Museum at MCB.
• Music in the Museum brings the classics to Carnaval in February.
• Paulo Moura plays his repertoire of international classics and Master Pixinguinha.
• Music in the Museum at the Le Monde de La Musique in France, January/2007.
• Ministry of Culture website highlights Music in the Museum.
• Music in the Museum begins its 2007 season.
• Sergio da Costa e Silva receives the title Ambassador of Rio given by the Tourism College at UniverCidade.
• 2nd International Harp Festival – 33 harpists from 25 countries; 79 concerts from 4/30 to 6/30/2007: highly acclaimed by the public and media.
• Music in the Museum is expanded in Minas: Ouro Preto, Belo Horizonte, Tiradentes, São João del Rei and Barbacena: Old Music program.
• Recording of Old Music CD by “Quadro Antiquo”.
• 10th anniversary commemoration for Music in the Museum – November/2007: The 10 Emblematic Concerts in the Series.
• David King String Orchestra from Israel is a success at MAM.
• Expanding the Series to the interior of Rio de Janeiro: Niteroi, Paraty, Paulo de Frontin, Petrópolis, e Vassouras.
• Rank Brazil, the Brazilian version of the Guinness Book ratifies the records for the Largest Classical Music Series in Brazil and Largest Harp Festival in Brazil.
• A special concert at the São Clemente Palace (Portuguese Consulate) begins the 10th anniversary commemorations of Music in the Museum with the presence of the Brazilian Vice President. The Board of Honor was presented at the event.
• In November, the public chose the 10 emblematic concerts of Music in the Museum, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Series, including another 10 with young award-winning musicians.
• Music in the Museum is one of the 5 finalists in the competition “Cultura Nota Dez” and competed with 350 cultural projects.
2006
• Music in the Museum presents a concert to close the Series “São Paulo for All People”.
• Sebastião Tapajós’s guitar reunites two important music producers.
• Sergio da Costa e Silva, Director of Music in the Museum, receives the 2006 Golden Dolphin award.
• Music in the Museum presents the great pianist Nelson Freire as the big attraction at its 9th anniversary commemoration.
• Pre-release of the CD “Sem Espera” by Sergio Roberto de Oliveira at Music in the Museum.
• Music in the Museum – I Meeting of Entrepreneurship in the Music.
• On September 5th the German Wind Instrument Orchestra gives a presentation at Music in the Museum.
• Music in the Museum presents young pianists in September.
• Carpex and Music in the Museum sponsor a concert at the Antiga Sé in August.
• In August the Music in the Museum project will stoplight string instruments.
• The Italian pianist Stefano Greco gives a presentation at the Music in the Museum project in July.
• 1st International Harp Festival: May/2006 – Harpists from 10 countries.
• On 5/23 the Brazilian Harp Orchestra gives a presentation at the “Harps Special”.
• The Harp and Percussion Trio gives a presentation at MAM on 5/14 at 11:30 am for Mother’s Day.
• On 5/12 the CCJF presents the harpist Manuel Jimenéz (Chile) at the Harp Special.
• Harpist Adán Vásquez (USA) gives a presentation on 5/2 at the National Fine Arts Museum.
• Marrielle Nordman, a French harpist, opens the Harps Special on 5/2.
• Harps Special at all museums in May/2006.
• Light mentions Music in the Museum in its more than 3 million electric bills in the month of February.
• Lilian Barreto at the piano and Paulo Bosísio on the violin release their CD at the National History Museum.
• The project Music in the Museum arrives at Cabo Frio at MART – Religious and Traditional Are Museum.
• CBM/CIM/UNESCO sponsor Music in the Museum.
2005
• OSB concert at the Municipal Theater to commemorate the 8th anniversary of the Series.
• Publication of the book Music in the Music is a success.
• Music in the Museum CD presents Christmas music to the sound of harps – Brazilian Harp Orchestra.
