Mário Laginha, Daniel Bernardes, Bernardo Moreira and Joel Silva - Mozart Transfigurado (2026) [Hi-Res]

Two of the most notable Portuguese jazz pianists, Mário Laginha and Daniel Bernardes, dive into Mozart’s music as source of inspiration, recreating, blending, and transfiguring some of his themes. These are recompositions of instrumental and vocal pieces – sometimes recognizable, others less so – all resulting in brilliant themes that they share with their quartet partners: Bernardo Moreira on double bass and Joel Silva on drums, who know each other intimately and possess a uniquely instinctive musicality. This project was born from a commission by the Around Classic Festival to create a jazz concert out of Mozart’s music. Without ever calling into question the absolute respect they have for the composer, the group offers “Mozart Transfigurado”, an adventurous set of pieces crafted with a sense of freedom and excitement, leaving lots of room for improvisation. This new release by Artway Next will be available on 30 May.



Tracklist:
1. Mário Laginha, Daniel Bernardes, Bernardo Moreira and Joel Silva - Sonata da Conversa (After Mozart)
2. Mário Laginha, Daniel Bernardes, Bernardo Moreira and Joel Silva - Lacrimosa Dreamlike (After Mozart)
3. Mário Laginha, Daniel Bernardes, Bernardo Moreira and Joel Silva - Fuga das Vozes (After Mozart)
4. Mário Laginha, Daniel Bernardes, Bernardo Moreira and Joel Silva - The Little Symphony (After Mozart)
5. Mário Laginha, Daniel Bernardes, Bernardo Moreira and Joel Silva - The Minor Quartet (After Mozart)
6. Mário Laginha, Daniel Bernardes, Bernardo Moreira and Joel Silva - Eternal Threshold (After Mozart)
7. Mário Laginha, Daniel Bernardes, Bernardo Moreira and Joel Silva - Sonata das Janelas Abertas (After Mozart)
8. Mário Laginha, Daniel Bernardes, Bernardo Moreira and Joel Silva - The Adagio (After Mozart)
9. Mário Laginha, Daniel Bernardes, Bernardo Moreira and Joel Silva - Fantasia das Sombras (After Mozart)
10. Mário Laginha, Daniel Bernardes, Bernardo Moreira and Joel Silva - The Sonata (After Mozart)