On period instruments,
it is devoted to historically informed interpretations of Baroque and
Classical music.
On modern instruments,
it
covers a varied repertoire of Portuguese music of
the 20th and 21st Centuries, from fado and jazz to contemporary music.
Since its premiere in 2006,
has performed more than 100
concerts in important music festivals and concert halls,
as well as for the radio and various recordigns.
Its work has had
recognition
of numerous people who are a reference in the musical world. "one of those cases of enchantment at first note."
Mafalda Arnauth,
fado singer
"... interpretations full
of verve and imagination..."
Rui
Paiva, organist "... continues to strive for artistic excellence..." Andrea Lupi, realizadora da Antena 2
"...strength and depth in their interpretations..." Paulo Pacheco, pianist "...
energy, expressiveness and rhythmic sense..."
Pedro Castro, Concerto Campestre "
...extremely impressed by the technical expertise, profound knowledge of style and adaptability." Armando Possante, Grupo Vocal Olisipo "...a sound that is perfect to fly together..."
Mafalda Arnauth,
fado singer "...combine creativity with a constant quest for musical and stylistic accuracy..."
Rui
Paiva, organist "... professionalism and consistency of a
unique project..." Paulo Pacheco, pianist "...remarkable job in
interpreting and publicizing Early Music..." António Carrilho, recorder "...we lived
on stage intense and unforgettable moments..." Pedro Joia, guitarrista "...
remarkable profissionalism
and individual perfectionism..."
Pedro Castro, Concerto Campestre "...exemplary for their versatility and dynamism..." Marcos Magalhães, Os Musicos do Tejo
"...an important milestone in the Portuguese musical life..."
Rui
Paiva, organist
"... excellent musicians that raise our compositions to higher levels."
Luísa Sobral, jazz singer
Quarteto
Arabesco
is a
pioneering Portuguese string quartet.
It has an original approach of varied repertoire,
having available a wide range of
concert proposals.