The collective of young composers The Unpredictable reaches its fifth album with an
unusual ensemble and a distinctive sound proposal that reinforces the group’s artistic
identity. Featuring works written for harp, cello, double bass, clarinet, and oboe, the album explores a rare instrumental combination, resulting in a soundscape of remarkable
originality and sophistication.

In this project, the harp takes on a central role, serving as the starting point for the creation of the works. By engaging with its mechanics and tonal possibilities, the composers developed different approaches — sometimes treating it as a diatonic instrument, other times integrating it into specific instrumental groupings.

The choice of this heterodox instrumentation — merging the resonance of bowed and
plucked strings with the brightness of the oboe and the intriguing timbre of the clarinet—
creates a kind of musical alchemy. The result is a sonic palette that balances
compositional precision with the creative freedom that defines the collective.

Since its debut just over a year ago, The Unpredictable has stood out for the cohesion of
its creative core and the boldness of its artistic choices. This fifth album not only marks a
moment of maturity for the group, but also sets the stage for future projects and new
creative directions.

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Brazilian Suite No. 5 for Bass Trombone and Cello

In seven movements, the composer explores different facets of Brazilian music, presenting an instrumentation rarely encountered in the chamber music repertoire.

Opus 5 for Harp, Viola and Flute

In newly written works for this rare instrumental trio, the collective of young composers revisits the formation explored by Claude Debussy in his celebrated sonata — one of the French composer's final works.

Opus 2 for Clarinet and Cello

The collective of young composers, under the artistic direction of educator João Marcondes, presents its second album, featuring new works written for clarinet and cello.

Opus 5 for Bassoon, Oboe and Clarinet

In newly written works for wind trio, the composers' collective explores new sonic possibilities in their fifth album.

Opus 7 for String Quintet

In their seventh album, the collective of composers explores the instrumentation of the string quintet, presenting 11 original works.

Synesthetic Nature: No. 1 for Clarinet and Cello | No. 2 for String Quartet

An anthology of previously unreleased original works that seek to translate the interrelationship between the four elements, air, water, fire and earth, into music.

Latin American Suite No. 1 for String Quintet

Rooted in Latin American rhythms and melodies, the composer presents a six-movement suite, alongside three additional pieces inspired by the work of Stravinsky.

Opus 5 – Endless Horizon for Solo Piano

On their fifth album, the collective of young composers presents eight new pieces for solo piano, under the artistic direction of João Marcondes.

Opus 7 for Flute and Harp

Presenting previously unreleased works that explore the dialogue between flute and harp, this collective of young composers releases its seventh album.