Brazilian guitarist Plínio Fernandes tours Ireland from 5 to 13 of April as part of Music Network's Spring programme. We asked him the BIG questions . . ,
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Born and raised in São Paulo, Plínio fuses the tradition of classical guitar with Brazilian folk music and is a regular collaborator of such artists as Lang Lang and Sheku Kanneh-Mason.
Last August, he made his BBC Proms debut and also appeared for the first time at the prestigious Lucerne Festival.
Plínio plays Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge, Co. Kildare on 5 April. Music Network at Freemasons' Hall, Dublin on 6 April. Clifden Arts Society at Station House Theatre, Clifden, Co. Galway on 8 April. glór, Ennis, Co. Clare on 9 April. Jerome Hynes Theatre, National Opera House, Wexford on 10 April. Waterford Music at The Garden Room, Medieval Museum, Waterford on 11 April. Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire on 13 April.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
If I weren't a musician, I would have tried to be a football player. I like to be surrounded by people as much as I like being on my own. I love reading.
How would you describe your music?
A mix between core classical guitar repertoire and folk Latin American music, mostly Brazilian.
Who are your musical inspirations?
To name a few: Fabio Zanon, Milton Nascimento, Djavan, Arthur Rubinstein , Elis Regina, Gal Costa.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
A concert by my first guitar teacher, Eduardo Martinelli.
What was the first record you ever bought?
By the Way - Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Luz do Sol by Caetano Veloso.
Favourite lyric of all time?
Amor de índio - Beto Guedes.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
It would be my favourite piece of music - Chaconne by J.S. Bach.
Where can people find your music/more information?
My website. People can find my recordings in all streaming platforms and follow me on Instagram where I post regular videos and updates about tour dates, etc.
Alan Corr
