17 th Open Course in Music History
On this musical journey, we invite you to rediscover the hidden brilliance of Portuguese composers whose works are often overlooked in concert halls. Rare gems will be unveiled, bearing witness to the richness and diversity of Portuguese classical music, featuring names such as Francisco de Lacerda, whose refined style echoes Impressionist influences; Armando José Fernandes, with his neoclassical style and profound expressiveness; Cláudio Carneyro, who elegantly blends tradition and modernity; Croner de Vasconcelos, a member of the “Grupo dos Quatro” alongside Fernando Lopes-Graça, Armando José Fernandes and Pedro do Prado; Ruy Coelho, a pioneer in the fusion of musical nationalism and European modernism; Francisco António Norberto dos Santos Pinto, a representative of Portuguese Romanticism; and David de Souza, whose work reveals a unique sensibility and an innovative perspective on the music of his time.
More than just a performance, this is an invitation to listen attentively and to appreciate a musical heritage that has been forgotten, yet remains profoundly significant. A celebration of Portugal’s musical identity through works that deserve to be rediscovered and appreciated anew.
