Paulo Cesar is a versatile instrumentalist,composer and sound enginner who plays cello,fretless bass and guitar -- music from Bach to Bossa Nova, by way of Jazz,Rock,and the Blues.Music crafted from the page,and music improvised from the heart.
In his native Brazil, he played cello for three years (1989-1992) at the Chamber Orchestra of Universidade Federal de Goias, and for eight years (1993-2001) with the Goiânia Symphony Orchestra.During that time he also played in local jazz clubs.He is currently based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he
performs for both public and private occasions, writes music, and gives private lessons. Paulo enjoys playing Bach, Villa-Lobos, Piazzola, Shostakovich, Bartok, and Jobim.
Paulo's most recent public performance (February 2010) was a fundraiser for the earthquake victims in Haiti.
During the past eight years, Paulo has collaborated with many musicians and musical groups, including:
Ludmilla Varleshtain,pianist and composer;
Neoclassical guitarist Andre Feriante;
Dennis Montgomery, who is on the faculty of Berklee College of Music in Boston;
world-renowned drummer Alan White of the group Yes;and Plastic Ono Band;
writer, musician and producer. Cheo Jeffery Allen Solder;
Newton Symphony Orchestra;
Lowell House Opera Orchestra at Harvard University;
Mercury Orchestra.
Paulo has performed in a wide variety of venues in North and South America, including :
Benahoya Hall - Seattle,
Lincoln Center - New York,
Hynes Convention Center - Boston,
Jordan Hall - Cambridge,
Broad Institue, MIT - Cambridge,
Sanders Theatre,Harvard University - Boston,
Classical King FM, ( USA )
Kirkland Performance Center - Washington,
Teatro Nacional de Brasilia (Brazil),
Centro de convencoes de Goiania (Brazil),
Theatro Goiania (Brazil),
Universidade Federal de Goias - Goiania (Brazil).
Palacio das Esplanadas; A Concert for a Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso - Brasilia (Brazil)
Paulo's performances encompass a broad range of styles such as, classical, bossa nova, jazz, tango, rock, and modern music.
Paulo is presently working on a CD of new compositions and improvisations to be released in the Fall of 2010. Stay tuned for this release and other news!
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