Bruno Procopio
Harpsichordist, conductor, builder of a bridge between tradition and modernity.
From the heart of brazil, where the indigenous roots And the colonial influences mingle, Bruno Procopio found in the classical music A bridge To the universal. A graduate of the prestigious Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he perfected his approach to music. baroque and classical. By forging a musical vision nourished by influences Western and non-European, he gave birth to a personal artistic and cultural quest that transcends borders.
My story
An aspiration to reinvent Rameau and the Brazilian Baroque heritage
“For me, Rameau embodies the essence of a dialogue between humans and nature. My dream is to bring Rameau's legacy to a new light.”
With these words, Bruno summarizes the essence of his artistic approach. Passionate about the works of Rameau, bach, Couperin and the masters of the Brazilian music of the 18th and 19th centuries, he does not limit himself to interpreting them: he makes them resonate differently, breaking the barriers of elitism to reach varied and unexpected audiences.
His most ambitious project, the Young Rameau Orchestra, Since 2019, has brought together sixty musicians of 22 nationalities playing on period instruments. Their first album, rewarded with a prix d'Excellence de Scherzo (Spain), is a reflection of this vision: an inclusive, vibrant and future-oriented transmission.
Prestigious collaborations and global influence
Bruno Procopio has conducted some of the most renowned orchestras in the world, leaving his mark on prestigious stages across Europe, the Americas and Asia. Her work with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra (Venezuela), the Les Siècles Choir and Orchestra (France), theLiège Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Belgium) or even theSão Paulo State Orchestra (Brazil) testifies to its excellence.
He was also invited by the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra for several opera productions, theCosta Rica National Orchestra, as well as by theLamoureux Orchestra, theNational Orchestra Pays de la Loire, theOrchestre des Pays de Savoie And theOrchestre National d'Auvergne, among many other modern formations and on period instruments. Each collaboration carries with it its ability to unite musicians and audiences around a repertoire that brings new life to programming.
His interpretations have captivated iconic rooms such as theMargraves' Opera in Bayreuth in Germany, the Victoria Hall in Geneva, the Champs-Élysées Theater In Paris, the Fundação Gulbenkian in Portugal, the Sala Nezahualcóyotl in Mexico, the Rio Municipal Opera Theater, The mythical Manaus Opera, large Cathedrals such as those of paris, ofEdinburgh in Scotland and Cuenca in Spain and many other prestigious stages in Europe, the Americas and Asia.
A varied and award-winning discography
Bruno Procopio is also recognized for his visionary recordings. With works like Rameau in Caracas (awarded with a SHOCK of Classica, 5 Tuning forks and voted best record of the month by Le Figaro and Classic FM in London), Bach's Goldberg Variations or even major pieces of Luso-Brazilian music such as the Missa Grande by Marcos Portugal, it combines historical depth and contemporary approach. Other integrals enrich his discography.
An entrepreneur at the service of artists
Founder of Label Paraty And of Paraty Agency, Bruno has produced over 500 albums and supported 150 artists, playing a crucial role in the dissemination and recognition of classical music internationally. This double role as artist and producer earned him a Victoire de la Musique Classique in 2010, rewarding his entrepreneurial audacity.
With a career where art, passion and innovation intersect, Bruno Procopio continues to thrill Baroque, classical and Latin American music, transforming each project into a universal dialogue between past and present.
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