Noite Brasileira: Celebrating Brazilian Music
About this Event
NOITE BRASILEIRA: IAN COURY & JOÃO LUIZ REZENDE
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 8:00 PM
UNITED THEATRE, WESTERLY RI
Tickets: $30 General | $25 Seniors & Affiliates | $10 Students
Two Incredible Brazilian musicians now living in New England!
Yale Professor and 2026 festival composer-in-residence João Luiz Rezende will have one of his new pieces premiered by Adam Levin (guitar) and Will Knuth (violin), as well as his 5-guitar piece performed by URI graduate students & festival faculty in an evening celebrating the music of a country the guitar owes so much to: Brazil!
Ian Coury is one of the standout Brazilian mandolin talents of the new generation. An award-winning 10-string mandolin player and Berklee graduate, he leads a dynamic trio alongside pianist Maxim Lubarsky and percussionist Bertram Lehmann, creating a vibrant and expressive musical dialogue.
Buy a festival auditor pass for access to João and Ian's lectures, workshops, and lessons (as well as every single concert!) throughout the week of the festival.
🧭 Good to Know
Doors open at 7:30 PM – General admission seating
Venue Address: TBA
Parking: Free parking is available onsite
Accessibility: ADA accessible
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes with intermission
CDs and Merch: Available in the lobby before and after the concert
UNITED THEATER POLICY
All bags are subject to search at check-in. Bags must be completely clear and/or smaller than 6”x 8". No tote-bags, backpacks or over-sized purses will be permitted.
Parking is available behind the UNITED, on the street and in the municipal lot located a block away on Canal St.
Check-in will be through the UNITED main entrance, under the marquee. Please note, there is no re-entry after checking in.
The UNITED Concessions area, serving popcorn, candy, beer, wine & soft drinks, will be open.
PROHIBITED ITEMS:
- Firearms/weapons of any kind
- Illegal drugs
- Backpacks, oversized bags or luggage
- Recording devices/flash photography
- Outside food & beverage, including leftovers
- Non-service animals
- Folding chairs/stools
- Bikes/scooters
Where is it happening?
USD 7.18 to USD 33.85
