In between works by Brahms, Beethoven, or Debussy, Duo Oltheten Gomide would always include a small Brazilian piece as an encore—moment that invariably captivated their audiences. The enthusiastic reactions these pieces received became the inspiration for their new project, BRASIS. The duo has already released two albums dedicated to composers of MPB (Música Popular Brasileira): Brasis (GLM / Fine Music) and, more recently, Sonho de Lá (Challenge Records International). The Duo colourfully explores, arranges and presents both celebrated and lesser-known works from Brazil’s rich musical heritage. As Jacek Brun observed: “It is impossible to get bored with this music, nor does it require any particular concentration or preparation; it is effective and appealing (Jazz-fun, 12.10.2024) Following performances at venues including the Amsterdam Hall of the Concertgebouw Orchestra (2021), the Festival de Inverno Campos do Jordão (2023), the Embassy of Berlin (2024), and a successful album release tour in the Netherlands (2024), Duo Oltheten Gomide is now preparing for an exciting 2025, with a tour in Brazil and concerts in the Netherlands and Germany.