Mar 13 • 02:00 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil Folha (PT)

Maestro João Carlos Martins inaugurates orchestra formed by musicians over 60

At 86 years old, maestro João Carlos Martins launches the Sesi-SP Senior Symphony Orchestra in São Paulo, aimed at musicians aged over 60.

On Sunday, October 15, Maestro and pianist João Carlos Martins, at the age of 86, inaugurated the Sesi-SP Senior Symphony Orchestra in the heart of São Paulo. This unique orchestra is specifically dedicated to musicians aged over 60, highlighting the skills and contributions of older musicians in a field often dominated by younger artists. The maestro decided to set a curfew of 8 PM for performances, acknowledging that older musicians tend to have daytime habits, thereby ensuring a more convenient schedule for both musicians and audiences alike.

The inaugural event took place at the Fiesp building, and the official season opening is scheduled for April 8 at the Teatro Sesi-SP, featuring works such as the

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