Amílcar Vasques-Dias
Alentejo to the music of José Afonso, to the ‘poetic’ prose of Gabriela Llansol, and to the poetry of Manuel Alegre and Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, I bring from Évora a little of what I’ve learnt on so many paths travelled from the fireplace of my grandparents’ house in Alto Minho to the open fire of the Alentejo.
Paths I travelled by the hand and affection of Cândido Lima, Louis Andriessen, Álvaro Teixeira Lopes*, Joana Gama**, Luís Pacheco Cunha*** and Arnaldo Trindade, dear friends who challenged or supported my imagination in the search for and discovery of expressive sounds.
I can’t fail to mention the name of Cláudia Pereira Pinto, a singer and special guest at this concert, who performed and recorded the CD Canções de Évora (2013).
* She performed in concerts and recorded the CD Doze Nocturnos Em Teu Nome and Lume de chão – tecido de memórias e afectos. (2005).
** Performed at numerous concerts and published the score for Lume de chão – tecido de memórias e afectos, which was recorded on the CD Viagens na minha terra (2019) .
*** Performed and recorded the CD Amílcar Vasques-Dias De ouvido e coração – Celebrando José Afonso. (2023).
The concept of “wandering” – linked to Alentejo’s cultural identity – is the motto of Évora, European Capital of Culture_2027.
PREPARE YOUR VISIT
Performances start promptly at the scheduled time. The doors to the halls are open to the public 30 minutes beforehand. Once the show has started, entry will not be allowed except during the intermission or for events with programmes which allow for this, as determined by the ushers.
Casa da Música is located at Avenida da Boavista, 604-610, 4149-071 Porto
Coordinates: 41.158400, -8631000 +41º 9′ 30.24”, -8º 37′ 51.60”
You can get here using the following means of transport:
METRO (Lines A, B, C, E, and F)STCP Buses 201, 202, 203, 204, 208, 209, 303, 402, 501, 502, 503, 504, 507, 601, 803, 902, 903
BICYCLES You can use the network of bike lanes in the city centre and leave your bicycle at the various stands we provide for this purpose.
The Casa da Música Foundation offers paid parking with 644 spaces, equipped with Via Verde, and open 24 hours.
Building, Ticket Office, and Shop – Open daily from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. On show days, the building remains open until the end of the performance, and the ticket office and shop stay open until half an hour after it starts.
Cloakroom – Casa da Música offers a free cloakroom service, available on all show days.
Café – Open daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. On concert days, the hours extend until the start of the concert.
Shop – While waiting for the show to start or during the interval, take the opportunity to visit our shop, where you will find publications, CDs, and other items.
If this is your first time visiting us, you might find the answers to some frequently asked questions below helpful.
Do I need to print the tickets purchased online? No. After making a purchase on our website, you will receive an email with your tickets attached, which you can either print or present at the entrance of the Hall.
Purchase of discounted tickets. For holders of discounted tickets, it is mandatory to present proof of eligibility at the entrance of the Hall. Failure to present such proof may prevent access to the show.
Can I take photos or record the concert? No. You may take non-flash photos inside the hall only until the concert begins, after which no sound or image recording is allowed.
Can I leave and re-enter during a concert? Yes. If you need to leave the hall during the concert, you can only re-enter, following the guidance of the hall assistants, between movements or at the end of a piece. You may have to occupy a seat that does not correspond to the one on your ticket.
Can I use my mobile phone or tablet during a concert? No. The use of mobile phones or tablets inside the hall (even in silent mode) is highly disruptive to the concentration of the audience and musicians due to the light emitted from the screens.
I can’t attend a concert; can I exchange my ticket? It is not possible to exchange or refund tickets, so please check your tickets at the time of purchase.
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