Path to Romanticism: German and French music from the 19th century 18th may André Baleiro and David Santos Robert Schumann’s song cycle about poems by Justinus Kerner, (one of his main works in the Lied style), is like a kaleidoscope of extremely romantic matters, beset by basic human contradictions. These songs talk about the young […]
Teatro Helena Sá e Costa | In Spiritum 2019
1928: story of a visit to Porto Ravel – Luiz Costa 17th may Raúl da Costa At composer Luiz Costa’s invitation (pianist Helena Sá e Costa’s father), Maurice Ravel performed in Porto on 24th November 1928, on the only trip he ever made to Portugal. With a repertoire filled with the French composer’s own work, the concert […]
Salão Árabe do Palácio da Bolsa | In Spiritum 2019
Nubas and Melodies from Al-Andalus16th may Iman Kandoussi and guests Music from the Middle East and the Maghreb has been the Andalusian artists source of inspiration for centuries. Endless melodies, sensual rhythms and improvisation combine in the artistic knowledge that was highly esteemed in the courts of caliphs and sultans. This music achieves its maximum […]