COMPOSITIONS
Richard Boukas is a prolific composer of contemporary Brazilian music. His works for diverse instrumentations synergize authentic Brazilian genres with contemporary classical and jazz vocabularies– transcending stylistic boundaries and honing a truly distinct compositional voice.
He is also an internationally recognized educator and scholar of Brazilian music, presenting guest residencies in North America and Brazil (in Portuguese).
COLLEAGUE COMMENTARIES
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• Chamber music
• Brazilian Jazz
• Choral Music
• Solo Guitar
• Jazz
DIÁLOGOS DUO
Since 2016, Richard has composed nine suites, 100 movements for the acclaimed Duo featuring clarinetist/bass clarinetist Louis Arques– the largest body of contemporary Brazilian clarinet-guitar repertoire worldwide. Each piece is a compelling tribute to a Brazilian master.
Three new Duo suites, clarinet duets (“Bate-papos”) and “Claronismo” (pieces for solo bass clarinet) are in progress.
VISIT the DUO HOMEPAGE for more audio, video and news. The Duo also presents ARTIST RESIDENCIES at universities.
