About This Event
Berkeley Choro with Alessandro Penezzi will take place at St Alban's Episcopal Church in Albany, California, on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The concert features original compositions and other works by living Brazilian composers, performed in both solo and ensemble settings.
The program includes choros composed by Alessandro Penezzi for members of the group, along with works written for the local community. Penezzi’s music draws on styles such as maxixi, waltz, chamamé, and baião, and includes elements of jazz improvisation.
Berkeley Choro Ensemble has worked with Alessandro Penezzi for many years through his annual residence at California Brazil Camp in Cazadero. The venue is located at 1501 Washington Avenue, Albany, CA 94706. Tickets are priced from $17.85 to $33.85.
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