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Your own wings are your true nest
The Sabiá Quartet, named after a Brazilian songbird and inspired by the symbolism of the quote above, has strived since its Conception to detach itself from traditional music conventions. It aims to freely express itself within the spheres of diverse music cultures and genres.
The four international artists have set their roots in the symbiosis of classical works, the melancholic magic of Tango, the sensuous, rhythmic sounds of Brazil and other ethnic influences, and the unadorned poetry of chansons.
The quartet's sensitive, self-arranged works distinguish themselves through their authenticity and haunting beauty. The quartet's members from Germany, Austria, Brazil and Portugal meet in Porto for rehearsals and find inspiration through a nuanced collaboration of diverse sounds and influences. They carry their audiences off to a world of multi-faceted instrumental and vocal music.
The quartet with its first-rate members - Birgit Laude (1st Violin), Andrea Moreira (2nd Violin, Voice), Francisco Moreira (Viola, Guitar and Arrangements) and Elias Moreira (Cello) - are beloved among insiders and international concert series because of their authenticity, impulsivity and subtle dynamics.