Cristina Braga
A harpist trained by the School of Music of the State University of Rio de Janeiro, Cristina Braga was the first harpist of the Orquestra Sinfônica do Teatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro (Symphonic Orchestra of the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro), having also studied with Susan MacDonald in Indiana. In 1992, she won the Medalha de Ouro contest, sponsored by her university (UFRJ). From 1993 to 1996, Braga was one of the directors of the World Congress of Harp. Her professional debut was as a soloist for the orchestras Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira and Orquestra Sinfônica Pró-Música (from Petrobrás). In 1995, she participated in the Songbook Instrumental Antônio Carlos Jobim, interpreting with Mário Sève "Deus e o Diabo na Terra do Sol" (Tom Jobim). As a member of the instrumental quintet Opus 5, Braga recorded CDs that were released internationally. In 1996, she recorded with the Brazilian classical guitarist Marcus Braga the CD Alianças, dedicated to Brazilian composers. On her CD Feliz Natal, she interprets a Christmas repertoire written by important talented composers like Chiquinha Gonzaga and Assis Valente. In 1997, she became a member of the group Bambu. Having recorded in the next year the CD Natal Brasileiro, again dedicated to the Christmas repertoire, this time working with soprano Céline Imbert. Braga has also backed, in shows and recordings, artists like Nara Leão, Ângela Maria, Moreira da Silva, Quarteto em Cy, Zizi Possi, and Titãs, among others.
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Discography
11 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Samba, Jazz and Love
Jazz - Released by ENJA RECORDS Matthias Winckelmann on 12 Apr 2013
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
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Harpa Brasileira
World - Released by Kuarup Music on 25 Nov 2022
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Natal Brasileiro
Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) - Released by Visom Digital on 25 Oct 1998
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Canção de Ninar Coração
Antonia Medeiros, Cristina Braga
Brazil - Released by Antonia Medeiros on 12 Dec 2020
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
Sonata N° 5 BWV 529
Marcus Llerena, Cristina Braga
Classical - Released by Citadela Music on 18 Feb 2020
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Lundum
Cristina Braga, Marcus Llerena
Classical - Released by Citadela Music on 6 Jun 2013
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
A Galhofeira (Ao Vivo)
Marcus Llerena, Cristina Braga
Pop - Released by Citadela Music on 18 Feb 2020
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo