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MEET THE ARTISTS | PERFORMANCE 01

✨ Legends and Poetry in Song
We’re excited to introduce Josani Pimenta and Marcelo Pimenta, who will present Legends and Poetry in Song, an intimate musical journey through Brazilian art songs inspired by poetry, nature, legends, and love.

🎤 JOSANI PIMENTA | Mezzo-soprano
Brazilian mezzo-soprano Josani Pimenta holds a Doctorate in Vocal Performance from UNESP, as well as degrees in Conducting and Transverse Flute from UNICAMP, where she also earned her Master of Arts in Conducting. She further specialized in vocal technique through the Integrated Voice Training program (CEV) and is certified in Somatic VoiceWork – The Lovetri Method (Level I).
Pimenta has performed as a soloist across Brazil, Latin America, Europe, and the United States. Deeply committed to Brazilian music, her work includes research on the songs of Camargo Guarnieri. She is also dedicated to teaching Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation for singers, working with both native and international artists. 

🎹 MARCELO PIMENTA | Pianist
Marcelo began his musical studies under Clarice Martins in his hometown of Rio Verde, Brazil. He later continued his training in Goiânia with Lilian Carneiro de Mendonça and the renowned pianist Belkiss Spencieri Carneiro de Mendonça. A decorated performer, he has earned numerous awards in Brazilian national piano competitions.
While his early academic path began in Music at the Federal University of Goiás, Marcelo ultimately graduated as an Electrical Engineer from UNICAMP (State University of Campinas). He also holds an EMBA from the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh. As a versatile collaborator, Marcelo has performed as an accompanist across Brazil, Europe, and the USA, partnering with a wide range of singers, instrumentalists, and choirs.

📅 November 28, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Grace & St. Paul’s Church

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