7 Exton Street, Waterloo
Thu 3 Dec · 19:30 · £18
Poliphonia presents a vivid, all‑Brazilian journey for violin and piano, moving from Guarnieri ’s intimate miniatures to Santoro ’s taut modernism and culminating in the sweeping lyricism and fiery brilliance of Guarnieri’s Fourth Sonata. Camargo Guarnieri Coletânea para piano e violino Canto n. 1 Encantamento Cantiga de ninar Cantiga lá de longe Cláudio Santoro Sonata para piano violino, No.4 Allegro Lento Alegre Camargo Guarnieri Sonata para violino e piano, No.4 Energico ma espressivo Íntimo Allegro appasionato Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Jamile Costa Destro began studying the violin at the age of ten through a social music programme supporting children and families from disadvantaged backgrounds. Her passion for orchestral and chamber music quickly emerged, leading her to start her early orchestral leader career after just couple of years learning the violin. At thirteen, she gave her first solo performance at MASP (São Paulo Museum of Art) and was awarded a scholarship for a three-week exchange programme with The Juilliard School in New York. Recognised as a rising talent in the Brazilian classical music scene, Jamile studied under Felipe Santarelli and Elisa Fukuda, participating in masterclasses and festivals including the Ilumina Festival. Alongside her studies, she joined the São Paulo Youth Symphony Orchestra (OJESP), serving as Principal Second Violin and receiving the prestigious Machado Meyer Prize in her final year. In 2017, following a chamber music coaching session with Jon Thorne, Head of Chamber Music at the Royal Academy of Music, Jamile was invited to audition for undergraduate studies at the Royal Academy of Music. She subsequently studied at the Academy in London from 2018 to 2023 on a full scholarship, becoming the first ever Brazilian female violinist to receive this distinction. During her studies, she performed extensively in chamber and orchestral projects, winning awards and leading both RAM Opera Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra a few times during her stay. In 2024, Jamile toured internationally with the Ilumina Festival, continuing to share music with diverse audiences and communities. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, supported by various scholarships. Alongside her classical training, she has recently led the Trinity Laban Jazz Ensemble and has been actively involved in popular music projects, reflecting her openness to collaboration across different musical styles. Deeply committed to chamber music and collective music-making, she has led opera and chamber projects, championed Brazilian repertoire in concerts, and worked closely on artistic projects connected with A. R. Rahman, Honorary President of Trinity Laban. She has also recently been finalist of the prestigious J&A Beare Classical Concerto Competition. Passionate about communication through music, Jamile values kindness, connection, and the ability of music to bring people together. She hopes her work as a performer reflects not only artistic dedication, but also generosity, empathy, and a genuine care for others.