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Double nomination for Les Octaves de la Musique

15/2/2015

Fernando will be very well represented at the 2015 edition of the prestigious Belgian awards "Les Octaves de la Musique", after being nominated twice in the Classical Music category: with Les Muffatti in their moving recording of Keiser's Brockes-Passion (Ramée); and with Cappella Mediterranea and their wonderful version of Monteverdi's Vespers (Ambronay Editions).
After snapping up the award in 2011 (with Romerico Florido) and 2012 (Il Diluvio Universale), fingers are crossed for a third win! The results will be announced on March 9th.

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Handel feast in Australia!

5/2/2015

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Handel's Ode for St. Cecilia's Day is the centerpiece for Fernando's début in Australia with the amazing Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, coming up in only a couple of weeks in both Sydney and Melbourne! Here's a preview, from the orchestra's website:

Handel’s triumphant “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” also heralds the arrival, for the first time in Australia, of two of the most exciting young singers working in the world today.
Portuguese tenor Fernando Guimarães’ skill as an actor brings a rare dramatic realism to Handel’s seldom heard, but glorious cantata “Look down, harmonious Saint”. Guimarães’ total command of the stage is underpinned by a formidable technique, and a searching, academic mind.
To hear the masterful Ode for St Cecilia’s Day in its entirety is to experience exactly what music meant to Handel. Taken from a text by the poet John Dryden, it celebrates music as the central force in the creation of the world. Argentine soprano Mariana Flores’ clear toned authority and sensual edge will take this ravishing showcase for soprano, tenor, orchestra and choir to new heights.
And finally, the distinct and contrasting sounds of these two very special singers are brought together in the love duet “Tra amplessi innocenti” (Only amid innocent embraces), from the cantata Cecilia, creating, for a few moments, a singular perfection.

Handel Sinfonia “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” from Solomon HWV 67
Handel Cantata “Look down, harmonious Saint” HWV 124
Handel Ode For St Cecilia’s Day HWV 76
Handel Duet “Tra amplessi innocenti” from Cecilia, volgi un sguardo HWV 89

Mariana Flores (Argentina) soprano
Fernando Guimarães (Portugal) tenor
Brandenburg Choir
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
Artistic Director and Conductor - Paul Dyer

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"Il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria" set for release in April

2/2/2015

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Fernando's recording in the title role of Monteverdi's "Il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria" with Boston Baroque is officially set for release on April 20th! A full preview (complete with audio samples) is already available on the Linn Records website, and it's sounding gorgeous!:)

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Keiser snaps up "Best recording of the year"

1/2/2015

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The recording of Reinhard Keiser's "Brockes-Passion", in which Fernando appears alongside Les Muffatti, Vox Luminis and Peter van Heyghen has just been awarded "Best Recording of 2014" by the Belgian classical radio Klara. Congratulations to all!

Click here to buy or to read the full info on Ramée's website.

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Double nomination for Les Octaves de la Musique

Handel feast in Australia!

"Il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria" set for release in April

Keiser snaps up "Best recording of the year"

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