“Nelson Jesus is a name to remember in the composing world. This Portuguese composer not only won over the judges with his composition “Wolf Tears” in the “Educational” category, he also won me over in a repertoire session on music from Southern Europe with the piece “Porto de Saudades” (...) I cannot describe the piece with words alone, only recommend that you occupy yourself with his work.”
Alexandra Link, blasmusikblog.com
Alexandra Link, blasmusikblog.com
"(...) while de Jesus has obvious talent at making a wind band sound great, his future compositions will benefit from closer attention to form and transitions. I look forward to watching his future career."
"…risky, original and with a high impact , provided with a bold and vibrant language that is held within an expressive dialogue between the solo instrument and the symphonic band."
Ibermúsicas Jury, regarding Bass drum Concertino
Ibermúsicas Jury, regarding Bass drum Concertino
“From the pedagogical to the highest artistry, Nelson Jesus’ music has had a remarkable evolution on multiple levels: harmonic, melodic and rhythmic. He has a vast range of formations and never neglects Portugal’s cultural roots.”
Francisco Ferreira, Banda Sinfónica Portuguesa principal conductor
Francisco Ferreira, Banda Sinfónica Portuguesa principal conductor
“The composer, Nelson Jesus, has contributed in a remarkable way to a renewal of our wind music. Whilst respecting tradition, he knew how to expand it with a creative, stylistic approach – sometimes resorting to innovating typical instruments in a bold way, such as his Concertino for Bass Drum.
His works, and their respective scores, are always very rich in detail, delighting those who study them and listen to them. His musical language is eclectic, with sound environments that put the listener into traditional festivals, into the great Portuguese polyphonic tradition, or into innovative orchestral textures.
He is a composer that I undoubtably recommend listening to!”
Alberto Roque, conductor and teacher at Lisbon College of Music
Alberto Roque, conductor and teacher at Lisbon College of Music
