Operas, choirs and the centenary of Carlos Paredes: music at the University of Lisbon

The University of Lisbon announced its musical program for the 2024-25 season, with concerts open to the public.

In a press release, the University of Lisbon states that this initiative “aims to bring music closer to the University community and society, promoting free access to high-level artistic concerts”. The first is this Wednesday, November 6th, with Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini.

The season runs until March 2025, with a highlight being a concert to celebrate Carlos Paredes’ centenary, on February 16th. Even though entry to these shows is free, capacity will be limited to available seats.

6 November 2024, 9pm – Europa Sinfónica, Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini, within the scope of the Darcos Season, Aula Magna
December 7, 2024, 7pm – At the Solstice Meeting, singing and piano duo, as part of the Darcos Season, Chimico Amphitheater of the National Museum of Natural History and Science
December 7, 2024, 9:30 pm – Opera Gala – Portugal in Opera: Myths, Heroes and Traditions, Choir of the University of Lisbon (CUL), Youth Symphony Orchestra and Choir of the Gregorian Institute of Lisbon, Aula Magna
December 14, 2024, 9pm – Alumni Christmas Concert, Academic Orchestra of the University of Lisbon (OAUL) and Chamber Choir of the University of Lisbon (CCUL), Aula Magna
January 25, 2025, 7pm – Winter Concert, Chamber Choir of the University of Lisbon (CCUL) of the Choral Association of the University of Lisbon (ACUL), CGD Auditorium of ISEG
January 30, 2025, 9pm – Jorge Moyano, Aula Magna
February 16, 2025, 6pm – Centenary Carlos Paredes, Aula Magna
March 2, 2025, 11am – Pedro and the Wolf, Academic Orchestra of the University of Lisbon (OAUL), Aula Magna
March 2025 (day and time to be defined) – Spring Concert, Choir of the University of Lisbon, Igreja da Graça, Lisbon

Source: expresso.pt