Created by two leading figures in the Brazilian music scene, Alejandro Aldana (concertmaster of the Theatro Municipal Orchestra of São Paulo) and Matthew Thorpe (co-concertmaster of the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra), the São Paulo Chamber Soloists (SPCS) consists of 14 string soloists from São Paulo’s foremost orchestras. Renowned for their prominence and versatility on the national artistic stage, the ensemble is celebrated for their refined interpretations of chamber and orchestral repertoire, delivering both flawless performances and outstanding recordings.

Radamés Gnattali (1906–1988) is considered one of the greatest exponents of the fusion between classical and popular music in Brazil. A composer and arranger of vast artistic scope, Gnattali is honored in this SPCS album, which explores some of his most significant works, such as the Concerto para Viola e Orquestra de Cordas, featuring Jennifer Stumm, one of the most eminent violists of her generation. Another highlight is the Concerto No. 4 para Violão e Orquestra de Cordas “À Brasileira”, a work that illustrates the composer’s mastery in blending genres like seresta, tango, and jazz with vibrant Brazilian rhythms, featuring special guest guitarist Fabio Zanon, a Latin Grammy nominee.

SPCS’s performances shine with the lyricism, energy, and innovation that characterize Gnattali’s extensive work, delivering vibrant interpretations brimming with creative vigor and inventiveness. With Radamés, SPCS reaffirms itself as one of the most influential and inspiring chamber ensembles in the contemporary Brazilian music scene.