OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION
*Automatic translation from Portuguese*
The Knights of the Zodiac is one of the most iconic and influential anime series of all time. Created by Masami Kurumada, it was first shown in Japan in the 1980s and has since won over fans all over the planet.
The story revolves around a group of young warriors known as the Knights of Athena, who protect the Greek goddess Athena and the world from the forces of evil. The series is known for its intense action, charismatic characters and mythology-filled plots. Themes such as friendship, courage, sacrifice and loyalty permeate the series, captivating fans around the world.
For pop culture, the importance of the series is undeniable. The popularity of the Knights of the Zodiac has extended beyond manga and anime, spawning films, games and a huge fan base that has followed the adventures of these heroes for decades.
To honor and celebrate the legacy of this legendary series, the publisher and producer Estética Torta present PEGASUS SYMPHONY, a musical show with a live orchestra, performing the main songs and themes from the Knights of the Zodiac series and bringing all the power and emotion of the screen to the stage.
From the main opening and closing songs of the series, to the tracks and themes of the main sagas of the series, as well as special appearances and surprises, PEGASUS SYMPHONY will provide fans with a complete sound immersion in the musical universe of the Knights of the Zodiac, in an unprecedented, exciting and unforgettable experience.
About the Orchestra: created in 2007 by conductor Alexey Kurkdjian, the Sphaera Rock Orchestra aims to form a nucleus for research and interpretation of contemporary music, independent of a specific genre. As it evolved, the project began to look for possibilities ranging from ancient traditions to contemporary media, such as cinema, TV, comics and all forms of art capable of generating music.
About the conductor: Alexey Kurkdjian holds a bachelor’s degree in Music from FAAM – Alcântara Machado Arts College, UniFMU, and has postgraduate studies in Musicology at UNESP and USP. His versatility allows him to work as a multi-instrumentalist, conductor, arranger, orchestrator and composer, having worked with the most significant classical and popular instrumental groups in Brazil, such as the “Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira”, “Orquestra Sinfônica do Teatro Nacional Claudio Santoro” in Brasília, “Orquestra Sinfônica de Ribeirão Preto”, “Orquestra Experimental de Repertório”, “Orquestra Jovem Tom Jobim”, “Orquestra Sinfônica de Heliópolis”, “Orquestra Sinfônica Jovem de Taubaté”, among others.
About the Producer: Estética Torta is one of the leading book publishers focused on music and pop culture in Brazil. Its catalog includes official titles by names such as the Beatles, Michael Jackson, Roberto Gómez Bolaños, Johnny Cash and Mamonas Assassinas. As an events producer, in 2023 it produced the comeback tour of Paul Di’Anno, Iron Maiden’s first lead singer, and the DRAGON CONCERT tour.
