Francis and Olivia Hime with their band
The castle in Kazimierz * Saturday (August 1, 2009) * 9:00 p.m.
The castle in Kazimierz * Sunday (August 2, 2009) * 10:00 p.m.

The castle in Kazimierz
August 1 (Saturday)
9.00 p.m.

The concert is divided into four parts: In the first one, Francis Hime appears as a magnificent composer whose greatest hits were created in collaboration with famous Brazilian poets, e.g. Vinicius de Moraes, Chico Buarque, Gilberto Gil, Geraldo Carneiro, and Olivia Hime. Many of his songs have also been recorded by Brazilian singers, such as Elis Regina, Gal Costa, Caetano Veloso, Milton Nascimento, Maria Bethânia and Joyce, and by international artists as well, e.g. Bill Evans, Tony Bennet, Kenny Burrel.

The second part, in which Olivia participates, reminds us of the classical bossa-nova, usually included in their repertoire. We can hear songs composed by Tom Jobim, Baden Powell, Vinicius de Moraes, Carlos Lyra, and Francis himself.

As to the third part, it is dedicated to songs from Brazilian movies that became hits, starting with Mulher Rendeira, the main theme from the movie ‘O Cangaceiro’, which was awarded the Golden Palm at the Cannes Festival, and proceeding with songs written by Tom Jobim and Luiz Bonfá in collaboration with Vinicius de Moraes and Antônio Maria (Manhã de Carnaval), composed for the film ‘Orfeu Negro’. It also includes movies themes, written by Francis, that received awards, such as: Dona Flor a Seus Dois Maridos (the director of this movie, Bruno Barreto, will be our guest at the festival), Lição de Amor, and A Noiva da Cidade. Additionally, Francis and his musicians will play instrumental versions of some movie themes.

At the end of the concert, Francis, Olivia, and their excellent musicians will assemble once more to remind us a few sambas and songs that, according to them, represent a small but very important sample of Brazilian music.

Francis and Olivia Hime with their band ,will give a concert during the Opening Ceremony of the Festval. The members of their band are: Dirceu Leite (wind instruments), Gabriel Improta (guitar and electric guitar), Diego Zangado (drums and percussion), André Santos (double bass), and Francis himself (vocal and piano). The latter is in charge of the arrangements and musical management. Olivia is responsible for the set list.

The show was prepared in connection with the 50th anniversary of the origin of bossa-nova (celebrated in 2008). Francis and Olivia along with Milton Nascimento, Chico Buarque, Maria Bethânia, Edu Lobo, Joyce, Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso, belong to the 2nd generation of the bossa nova artists.



OLIVIA HIME (1943), a Brazilian singer and author of lyrics. She is the co-owner and manager of ‘Biscoito Fino’ publishing company. In 2005 the song ‘Cancao Transparente’ (composed by her and her husband) was nominated to the Latin Grammy Award for the Best Brazilian Song.

FRANCIS HIME (1939), an excellent Brazilian composer popular since 1960s. He received basic music education, composes symphonies and chamber music. He is a pianist and singer.

 
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Foto - Agencja TRIADA Katarzyna Rainka oraz Tomasz Stokowski. Projekt - Bartosz Rabiej. Nazwa Festiwalu - Miroslaw Olszówka. Strona by Sara Kozińska.