The emergent duo have teamed up to arrange and perform a major three-movement work by acclaimed Brazilian composer Maurício Carrilho. The work, originally a concerto for orchestra and guitar, is here reimagined as a duo of seven-string guitars. The first movement, Lapa, is a lively choro and ode to the rambunctious nightclub district in Rio de Janeiro. The second movement, Madrugada, is a lush waltz and a nod to the great choro composer Pixinguinha. The third celebrates the southern Brazilian way of life, and is a cracking chamamé, a characteristic dance of the River Plate area (which takes in southern Brazil, Uruguay and northeast Argentina). In the hands of de Vries and Rudd the work takes on a new life. Watch all three movements on YouTube or click here for more info.
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Rudd and de Vries team-up for second lockdown video
After the success of their first video, Maximillian Rudd has again collaborated with critically acclaimed Australian guitarist Doug de Vries for a video recorded remotely during Melbourne’s coronavirus lockdown.
Gone Troppo announce double-header at Open Studio
Gone Troppo is the moniker of new Melbourne-based duo featuring Maximillian Rudd on seven-string guitar and Yael Zamir on flute. The pair go tropical for the first time since March, playing two shows at Open Studio in the heart of Northcote on Friday 4 December and Saturday 5 December.
Maximillian Rudd teams up with Melbourne flautist Yael Zamir for their first video
The new duo present Na Glória by Raul de Barros and Ary dos Santos, recorded remotely during Melbourne’s lockdown.
Rudd collaborates with legendary Australian guitarist Doug de Vries
Maximillian Rudd has teamed up with Doug de Vries for this latest video. Doug de Vries is a leading exponent of Brazilian music and one of Australia’s most acclaimed guitarists, having played with the likes of Kate Cebrano, James Morrison and Paul Grabowsky, as well as Brazilian giants Yamandu Costa and Hermeto Pascoal. Here the new duo are kept on their toes as they tackle Visitando o Recife by Canhoto da Paraíba, recorded remotely under coronavirus restrictions.
Rudd releases first of Table For One miniseries
Maximillian Rudd has released the first video in his new Table For One miniseries, produced during the covid-19 restrictions. The videos replicate the traditional roda de choro of Brazil, wherein musicians gather around a table to jam, amidst the context of a pandemic that has forced musicians to think (more) creatively. Check out the first video of Assanhado by the great Brazilian mandolinist Jacob do Bandolim.
Forte Magazine feature gives Salvador its glaring approval
Australian music media staple Forte has given Salvador its resounding approval in a recent feature article celebrating the release. Editor Talia Rinaldo writes:
The melting pot of South American, jazz, blues and roots influences that Rudd has stirred over the last few years is poured out in completely new ways on this release and is a testament to Rudd’s growth as an artist. Yet the familiar taste of everything Maximillian Rudd has given us before still lingers long after, in the best possible way.
Talia Rinaldo, Forte Magazine.
Read the full review here.
Maximillian Rudd to release one track teaser each day until 22 April
Maximillian Rudd is set to release one track teaser video each day until the new album is released on 22 April. The track teaser videos offer an exclusive look behind the scenes of the recording process. Be sure to like and follow Maximillian Rudd on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on the latest.
Max & Asha release new video
As promised, we are happy to announce the release the first of a series of videos celebrating this brand new duo. This project aims to capture the Brazilian music stylings of two of Melbourne’s most promising musicians. More information about the duo can be can be found under the newly-installed Max & Asha tab on this website:
https://maximillianrudd.com/max-asha/
Watch the video here:
