Saudade is a solo classical guitar concert by Brazilian-born, Tucson-based guitarist Eduardo Minozzi Costa, who made his solo debut at Carnegie Hall in 2011, has won ten first prizes in international guitar competitions, and took third prize at the Guitar Foundation of America competition. Grammy Award-winning guitarist David Russell calls him “a consummate artist on the guitar.”
One classical guitar, no microphones, in the historic San Pedro Chapel (built in 1932). Saudade is a Portuguese word with no English translation: a warm, tender longing, the sweetness of a fond memory, and the wish to live it once more. The program travels from Baroque Europe to the Brazil where Eduardo grew up, with the stories behind the pieces along the way. After intermission, he will create a brand-new piece in front of the audience, in real time.
About 80 minutes with an intermission. Free parking. Only 76 seats. Advance tickets $25 ($15 students) at guitarimpact.com/concert; $30 at the door, if available.
