Why embark on a musical and artistic exploration of Fragility and Impermanence?

This project emerged from an inner impulse: a need to contemplate what is most human and transient in us. Fragility is not merely a weakness; it is a mirror that reflects the complexity of our existence. Recognizing our fragilities is an act of self-discovery, a gateway to personal growth. Embracing them allows us to transform obstacles into springboards for new perspectives and progress.

From a sonic perspective, I am drawn to sounds that challenge convention: fragile, subtle, marginal. These sounds carry character, inhabit the thresholds of human perception, and resonate with the beauty of what is delicate. Sonic fragility invites contemplation and exploration of dichotomies like silence vs. sound, slowness vs. urgency, and stillness vs. creative impulse.

Impermanence is the constant of change, the fleeting nature that permeates every moment. In music, I want to explore it as a force that accepts and welcomes transformation. Every note, every pause, every texture will celebrate the unique, unrepeatable instant that unfolds in time and vanishes.

These two concepts – fragility and impermanence – are not only intertwined but also mutually enriching: awareness of the fragility of something amplifies our perception of its impermanence, and vice versa. Accepting this duality can lead us to a deeper appreciation of life's fleeting beauty, both in the physical and metaphysical realms.

Fragility and Impermanence in music are not just themes; they are practices. This project seeks to translate these ideas into sound, inviting us to reflect on who we are, what we hear, and how we live.

José Soares - saxophone

Raquel Reis - cello

André Carvalho - double bass & composition

Samuel Gapp - piano

João Hasselberg - electronics

“Of Fragility and Impermanence” will record their debut album in March with the support of Fundação GDA, Antena2 and Centro Musibéria.