Julie Koidin Biography
A native of the Chicago area, Julie Koidin is a classically trained flutist, and has experience as a classical soloist, an orchestral and chamber musician, as well as a studio musician. In addition to classical music, Dr. Koidin has a keen interest in a little known genre in the U.S. - that of Brazilian choro music. Since 1995, she has been independently researching choro, and since 1997 she has been performing both classical and Brazilian genres throughout Brazil. These concerts include performances with legendary choro flutists Altamiro Carrilho, Andrea Ernest Dias, and Carlos Poyares. In July, 2000, she was the only American invited to perform with Altamiro Carrilho at the Teatro Municipal in São Paulo, in a gala concert celebrating his career.
Her solo appearances include the National Flute Association's Convention; Chicago radio's "Live from WFMT" program; the Dame Myra Hess Concert Series; and various programs at the Chicago Cultural Center. Since March, 2001, she has been performing in duo with Brazilian pianist, Maria Teresa Madeira, both in Chicago and Brazil, including a special invitation to perform for the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia.
Since 1997 she has been performing with Brazilian guitarist/vocalist, Paulinho Garcia. Together, they have a group in Chicago, Dois no Choro (click on link below) which has 3 CD’s Carinhoso, Juntos, and soon-to-be-released, Asa Branca (June 30, 2008 - Laughing Buddha Music Label). The 2 latter CDs received Special Assistance Grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Juntos has the special participation of Altamiro Carrilho and Maria Teresa Madeira. One of the selections from the Juntos CD – Chorinho pra Nós, received an honorable mention in the “Chorando No Rio” competition for new choro compositions in 2001, and was the only U.S. entry. Juntos was also in the first round nominations for the 2003 Latin Grammy Awards in the Best Album and Best Brazilian Roots categories.
In 2006, Dr. Koidin began performing in concerts with the newly formed, Chicago Latino Composers organization, a cooperative of Chicago's leading composers from Central and South America including Elbio Barilari (Uruguay), Gustavo Leone (Argentina), and Sergio Assad (Brazil). February 2006 marked her first performance with this group as a guest with the MAVerick Ensemble, performing in the Chicago Cultural Center's Preston Bradley Hall.
February 2007 marked her second performance with the Chicago Latino Composers organization, also in Preston Bradley, but with a newly formed trio: Julie Koidin, flute; Wagner Campos, clarinet; and Rick Ferguson, piano. This ensemble grew to become the Ondas Ensemble. Please click on link below for more information on this exciting new ensemble.
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