MARCH 2026 NEW ON NAXOS
About Fabio Mechetti, Conductor Fabio Mechetti has been artistic director and principal conductor of the Minas Gerais Philharmonic Orchestra since its foundation. Under his leadership, the orchestra has received numerous awards, recorded nine albums, including several for Naxos, and undertaken a tour of South America. In 2014, he became the first Brazilian music director of an Asian orchestra when he was appointed principal conductor of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. In the US, Mechetti conducted the Jacksonville Symphony for 14 years and is now its conductor emeritus.
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The Music of Brazil titles with Fabio Mechetti
‘Their performance is first class, with excellent discipline. As it’s a large group, the sound is full-bodied and resonant. Maestro Mechetti leads the music with verve and understanding.’ – American Record Guide
‘The playing of Brazil’s Minas Gerais Philharmonic is excellent, as are the leadership of American conductor Fabio Mechetti and the recorded sound.’ – American Record Guide
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Remy Franck’s Journal about Classical Music
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‘The Minas Gerais Philharmonic play with precision and flair for their founding director and conductor Fabio Mechetti – and, crucially, they make magic in the many hushed moments… This is yet another edifying entry in Naxos’s Music of Brazil series.’ – Gramophone
‘This music is all enjoyable and well written, if not especially vital. The piano concertante works are most inspired and worth your time. The performances are excellent.’ – American Record Guide
Remy Franck’s Journal about Classical Music
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For the full list of Fabio Mechetti recordings on Naxos, visit www.naxos.com/Bio/Person/Fabio_Mechetti/204706
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