The history of the accordion with João Pedro Teixeira - Solo

 In this solo concert, João Pedro unveils the sonic evolution of the accordion, illuminating its timbral nuances and the distinct performance styles shaped by its many cultural homelands. The fruit of over 15 years of passionate research and dedication, this project is more than a showcase of musical richness—it is a journey through the soul of an instrument, guided by a musician who traversed the world to collect its rarest voices and most hidden charms. 

 João Pedro reveals the accordion’s vast expressive range through a vibrant and eclectic repertoire. From the earthy pulse of bugios and chamamés to the intricate rhythms of choro, baião, forró, and the smooth allure of bossa nova, his performance bridges heritage and invention. The concert features his own masterful compositions alongside works by Piazzolla, Vivaldi, Bach, Villa-Lobos, Hermeto Pascoal, and Tom Jobim — creating a richly textured and unforgettable musical journey. 

The following instruments will be presented:

1 - Sheng (millennial precursor)

2 - German Organet (first instrument with bellows) 

3 - Diatonic Accordion 8 basses (harmonica ponto) 

4 - Cajun Accordion

5 - Italian Organet

6 - Anglo Concertina

7 - Portuguese Concertina 

8 - Bandoneon

9 - Chromatic Accordion 

10 - Piano Accordion

Jovino & João Pedro – Brazilian Virtuosity in Duo

Two masterful musicians explore the rich universe of Brazilian music, drawing from Hermeto Pascoal, Jobim, Pixinguinha, and their own original works. With seamless interplay between piano, accordion, flute, diatonic accordion, melodica, and percussion, they deliver a vibrant, multi-textured performance full of rhythm, harmony, and soul.

Jovino Santos Neto 3-time Latin Grammy nominee, Brazilian pianist, composer and educator. Former member of Hermeto Pascoal Group. 

With Memórias da Terra, João Pedro Teixeira Trio paints a vivid tribute to Rio Grande do Sul—its rhythms, stories, and landscapes—through 16 original compositions. Rooted in traditions like bugios, xotes, and chamamés, the trio crafts a rich musical tapestry where past and present dance in harmony.

João Pedro breathes life into a family of accordions, joined by Leonardo on basses and Jean on guitars, creating a sound that resonates with the heart of the South of Brazil.

 The repertoire:

• Suíte Caçapava do Sul - • 1° Movimento: Charrua, Minuano e Guarani Suíte Caçapava do Sul - 

• 2° Movimento: Memórias da Terra Suíte Caçapava do Sul - 

• 3° Movimento: Casa de Cultura Juarez Teixeira • Pietra • Bugio Biberach • Ao Grande Arquiteto do Universo • Casabianca na Festança • Sonhos Lúcidos • Mani D'Oro • Perdidos em Venezal • Per Gandolfi • Bugio pro Pai • O Guaipеса • Nos campos da Lapa • De Budapest à Biberach • Pietra em Paris. 

João Pedro has performed in countries such as Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, Portugal, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Brazil. He holds a bachelor's degree in accordion from the Som Maior Conservatory and studied with masters Acioly Machado and Adelar Bertussi. For 12 years, he lived his “Masters of Dreams” alongside his friend and mentor Hermeto Pascoal, with whom he was a soloist in the concert "Hermeto Pascoal 80 Anos" in 2016. His discography includes nine CDs, two DVDs.

Leonardo de Medeiros is a multifaceted  guitarist, bassist, singer, and producer whose career began in 1982 with the Terra Santa Group at Rio Grande do Sul’s nativist festivals. He has performed with renowned gaucho artists and taken Brazilian music abroad through work in Curitiba, Lisbon, and Madeira Island. Leonardo contributed to João Pedro Teixeira’s recordings and has served as bassist and producer for Luiza Barbosa (The Voice Kids 2019) and Bibiana Alves. 

 Jean Carlo Godoy is a composer, arranger, and music producer with a degree in Popular Music from UFRGS, specializing in the acoustic guitar as his primary instrument.  His work blends South American roots with jazz, tango, choro, and samba influences. He’s performed with top names in native music and collaborated on instrumental projects with artists like Leandro Rodrigues and Gilberto Monteiro. His debut album, Mi Sonido, showcases his original style, and he also produces for other musicians.

With elaborate arrangements, great quality and good taste, João Pedro brings to the public his compositions for Accordion and String Quartet, which present Brazil in its Forrós, Baiões, Choros, Milongas, Chamamés, Sambas and much more! Marked by the virtuosity, talent and competence of the instrumentalist, composer and arranger João Pedro Teixeira in front of the Quartet of equal quality, this experience has deeply enchanted the Brazilian and European public.

When João Pedro combines his Accordion with its unique identity with the rich sound of a String Quartet. It is a wonderful resource of arrangers to broaden the horizon of his compositions and deliver to the listeners the entire context of his work or arrangement without the need to use an entire orchestra.

João Pedro's concerts  using a string quartet fits into the musical universe as something dynamic and versatile, as the same time extremely rich in melodic, harmonic, rhythmic and counterpoint possibilities.

 João Pedro and Miquèu Montanaro’s collaborative project is a dialogue between cultures and timbres, weaving together the expressive warmth of the accordion with the lyrical resonance of the flute. Rooted in the rich traditions of Brazilian and Occitan music, their repertoire blends original compositions and reimagined folk themes, drawing from baião, forró, and choro, alongside Mediterranean and improvisational influences. 

 Their performances highlight the versatility of both instruments, with João Pedro’s accordion ranging from earthy and rhythmic to delicate and melodic, while Montanaro’s flutes introduce airy textures and inventive phrasing. The result is an intimate yet adventurous musical journey—where traditional roots from two countries meet contemporary imagination. 

Their setlist often includes:

• Original pieces by both musicians, inspired by regional rhythms such as baião, maracatu, and forró, as well as Occitan and Provincial French music
• folk traditions.
•  Improvisational passages, highlighting their deep musical dialogue and spontaneity.
•  Tributes to Hermeto Pascoal, Tom Jobim, and other influential figures in Brazilian music.
•  Instrumental storytelling, where the accordion and flute evoke landscapes, memories, and cultural crossings.

 Miquèu Montanaro is a renowned French multi-instrumentalist, composer, and improviser, best known for his innovative work with Mediterranean and Occitan traditional music. Born in Provence, he has dedicated much of his career to blending folk traditions with contemporary and world music elements.

 Montanaro is particularly associated with the galoubet-tambourin (a small pipe and drum combination native to Provence), but he also plays various flutes and other traditional instruments.