Combining the Brazilian Music, Jazz Improvisation and elements of Contemporary Classical Music, Brazilian guitarist/composer Rodrigo Baggio has excelled internationally since 2012.
He was the guest guitarist of Université Laval (Quebec/Canada) in 2012, premiering four compositions commissioned by Professor Dr. James Lebens for that occasion.
In 2015, he was the guest guitarist of Vox Novus Organization (New York/ USA), performing at the ‘Fifteen Minutes of Fame’ Festival (Jan Hus Church) and “A Concert of Brazilian Music” (Ryan’s Daughter Pub), alongside Brazilian singer David Souza, in Manhattan.
In 2016, he was the guest artist of the ‘No Cover’ Show – TV 34 (Montclair/ USA), performing pieces from his album ‘Afora’ (Improvisations for Electric Guitar).
In 2017, he was the guest artist of Bremen University (Bremen/Germany), performing a solo concert of Brazilian Music.
Alongside the concerts, Mr. Baggio has composed music for different ensembles and musical projects totalizing over 60 premieres in 16 countries around the world.
Awards
“Three Insights Of The Brazilian Landscape” (for Percussion) – “Carl von Ossietzky Composition Prize”- Oldenburg University (Germany)-2011.
“Os Trilhos de José” (for Orchestra) – “Concurso Novos Compositores” – Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra (Portugal)-2013.
“The Glass Factory”(for Septet) – “UNBOUND Performance Award”- Living Arts of Tulsa (USA)–2013.
“Two Brazilian Folk Songs” (for Wind Ensemble) – “Carl von Ossietzky Composition Prize”- Oldenburg University (Germany)-2013.
“The City and The Sky of Andria” (for Mandolin and Guitar) – “Invisible Cities” Project (Italy)–2014.
“A Few Words To Say What I Saw” (Jazz Composition For Ensemble) – “360o JAZZ INITIATIVE COMPOSER COMPETITION” (USA)-2016.
“Six Brazilian Pieces” (for Two to Four Guitars) – THIRD PRIZE – “Carl von Ossietzky Composition Prize”- Oldenburg University (Germany)-2016.
“Postcards From Europe” (for Wind Ensemble and Percussion) – “Carl von Ossietzky Composition Prize”- Oldenburg University (Germany)-2018.
Academics
His compositions “Voeu” and “Hymne” (for Tenor and Piano) were the subject of a doctoral treatise (Musical Performance) written by Brazilian singer Dr. David Souza at Université Laval (Quebec/Canada) in 2016.
His composition “Skyways” (for Woodwind Quintet) was the subject of a doctoral treatise (Musical Cataloging) written by Dr. Natalie Szabo at Florida State University (Tallahassee/Florida) in 2016.
His composition “Céu de Inverno” (for Piano) was presented at the ‘IMPAR Piano Conference’ by Brazilian pianist Allan Duarte Manhas as part of his recital-conference entitled ‘Contemporary Variations for Piano’ at the University of Aveiro (Aveiro/Portugal) in 2018.