South American Sounds at Schloss Johannisberg
Guido Sant’Anna, Violine
Plínio Fernandes, Gitarre
When it comes to the music of South America, one instrument is indispensable: the guitar, which has held a special place on this continent for centuries. Two years ago, the young guitarist Plínio Fernandes captivated the Rheingau audience with his solo recital featuring a Brazilian repertoire. Now he returns, bringing with him a musical partner in the form of São Paulo-born violinist Guido Sant’Anna, who is not only the recipient of the 2024 LOTTO Sponsorship Award but is also attracting international attention with his talent. Together, they present a program that uniquely combines Brazilian passion, dance-like energy, and touching melancholy. Where Fernandes’s guitar exudes warmth and rhythmic lightness, Guido Sant’Anna adds new accents with fiery virtuosity and poetic depth. On this evening, the two not only bring the traditions of their homeland to life, but also demonstrate how fresh and forward-looking South American music can sound today.