Jobim Sinfônico is an album recorded by the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra (Osesp) under the baton of Roberto Minczuk and released in 2003 by the Biscoito Fino label.
Background The recording of the album Jobim Sinfônico, made at Sala São Paulo in São Paulo on December 9 and 11, 2002, features a performance by the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra (Osesp) paying tribute to the work of composer Antônio Carlos Jobim, conducted by Roberto Minczuk.
To blend Tom's work with the formal style of orchestras, guitarists and Paulo Jobim adapted seventeen of Jobim's compositions into symphonic concertos to be performed by Osesp. The concert featured seventy musicians. The performance also included a guest appearance by musician Milton Nascimento.
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Release The album was released on CD by the Rio de Janeiro-based label Biscoito Fino. A double-DVD edition was also released, also by Biscoito Fino.
Reception
Critics Arthur Nestrovski, writing for the Folha de S. Paulo newspaper, praised the album, noting that "it is clear from this 'Jobim Sinfônico' project that Tom Jobim's artistry, beyond being miraculous, involved a considerable amount of hard work." Gislaine Gutierre, writing for , also praised the work: "The work is brilliant. Not only because of the beauty of the compositions and their arrangements, which made it possible for the repertoire to be performed by both a symphony orchestra and a band, but also because it brings to life a facet of Tom Jobim's work that had been scattered to the winds. The excellence of the team involved also contributes greatly to the result."
Critic , writing for Jornal do Brasil, praised the album, adding, "With Tom Jobim's genius touch, the compositions move freely between popular and chamber music, as the maestro interwove elements of both styles."
Prizes In 2004, the album was nominated for a Latin Grammy in the Best Classical Album category. At a ceremony held at the Shrine Auditorium in Las Vegas, United States, the album shared the award with Carmen Symphony by the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra and National Orchestra of Catalonia, conducted by Uruguayan conductor José Serebrier. That same year, the album was nominated in the Best Project Album category at the TIM Music Awards. The album was beaten by João Bosco's Song Book. +YearPrizeCategoryVenueResultRef.2004Latin GrammyBest classic albumShrine Auditorium, Las Vegas, Nevada, Prêmio TIM de MúsicaBest album for special projectTheatro Municipal, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro,
Personnel Seventy musicians from the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra (OSESP) were required for the recording of the album. In addition to the OSESP members, the following musicians also participated:
: piano Marcos Miller: piano : bass : flutes and saxophone Nailor Proveta: clarinet and saxophone Paulo Guimarães: flutes and saxophone : flutes Duduka da Fonseca: drums and percussion Paulo Jobim: acoustic guitar and vocals : acoustic guitar and vocals
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