VCSU to Host Lecture Recital Celebrating Brazilian Composer Marlos Nobre

Dynamic performance showcases composer's IV Northeastern Cycle, Op. 43 inspired by folkloric traditions of Northeast Brazil.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 1:06am

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The VCSU Department of Music is hosting a special lecture recital on Tuesday, March 17 that will celebrate the music of acclaimed Brazilian composer Marlos Nobre. The event will feature a performance of Nobre's IV Northeastern Cycle, Op. 43 by Brazilian pianist Dr. Thiago Ferreira, along with engaging commentary providing deeper insight into how folklore has shaped contemporary classical music in Brazil.

Why it matters

This lecture recital offers a unique opportunity for the community to experience the vibrant sounds and cultural traditions of Brazil through the lens of classical music. By blending live performance with educational commentary, the event aims to deepen audience understanding of how Brazil's rich folkloric heritage continues to inspire and shape contemporary composers.

The details

The lecture recital will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 inside the VCSU Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. Nobre's IV Northeastern Cycle, Op. 43 draws on energetic Brazilian genres like frevo, maracatu, and caboclinhos, transforming the country's cultural heritage into a compelling virtuosic concert experience.

  • The lecture recital is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The players

Marlos Nobre

A acclaimed Brazilian composer who lived from 1939 to 2024, known for incorporating rich folkloric traditions of Northeastern Brazil into his contemporary classical compositions.

Dr. Thiago Ferreira

A Brazilian pianist and piano faculty member at the Challey School of Music at North Dakota State University, who will be performing Nobre's IV Northeastern Cycle, Op. 43 at the lecture recital.

VCSU Department of Music

The music department at Valley City State University that is hosting the lecture recital celebrating the music of Marlos Nobre.

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The takeaway

This lecture recital provides a unique opportunity for the community to immerse themselves in the vibrant sounds and cultural traditions of Brazil through the lens of classical music. By blending live performance with educational commentary, the event aims to deepen audience understanding and appreciation of how Brazil's rich folkloric heritage continues to inspire and shape contemporary classical composition.