Ilumina Residency: In the Light of Shadow

BEANBAG CONCERT SERIES

The São Paulo-based artist collective takes on an eclectic array of compositions, spanning French baroque to Afro-samba.

Ilumina, the São Paulo-based artist collective, was founded by the American violist Jennifer Stumm. It has quickly become a model for 21st century creativity and the advancement of diverse talent. Uniting leading soloists with gifted young musicians from Latin America, it nurtures rising artists and gives them a chance to shine.

In their first visit to the International Festival, Ilumina is joined by the violinist Alina Ibragimova and Stumm herself as violist. The programme brings together masterpieces by Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven and Richard Wagner, the baroque joys of Jean-Baptiste Lully, György Kurtág’s imaginative flair and, from South America, the irresistible warmth of Heitor Villa-Lobos and Baden Powell.

With the seats removed from the stalls area, you’re invited to relax on beanbags to absorb this voyage through an eclectic selection of great music.


Buy standard price tickets for both Ilumina concerts at Usher Hall and get 20% off. Excludes concessions and top-price tickets, more details over on Booking Info.


Supported by Sir Ewan and Lady Brown and Consulate General of Brazil in Edinburgh and Instituto Guimarães Rosa

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    Programme

    A souvenir programme is available for this performance. Available at the venue for £10 (card only). You can also pick up a freesheet with all the essential information you’ll need.

    Ilumina Ensemble

    Jennifer StummViola
    Alina Ibragimova Violin

    Powell From the Afro-Sambas: Canto de Yemanja
    Villa-Lobos Bachianas Brasileiras No 4: Preludio

    Improvisation on Brazilian Rhythm: Capoeira
    Lully Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs
    György Kurtag Schatten
    Wagner Prelude to Tristan and Isolde

    Improvisation on Brazilian Rhythm: Funk Carioca
    Beethoven String Quartet in C sharp Minor, Op 131: Allegro

    Improvisation on Brazilian Rhythm: Frevo
    Mozart Sinfonia Concertante in E flat, K364
    Powell From the Afro Sambas: Canto de Ossanha

    The encores on 14 Aug were:

    Baden Powell: Canto de Ossanha Arr. Bruno Lima
    Jacob do Bandolim: Introduction to Doce de Coco
    Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusick mvt 1