Until the 18th of March 2018, the Museum of Ancient Art of Lisbon will host the exhibition “As ilhas do Ouro Branco” (The islands of the White Gold).
Official Presentation of the 600th Anniversary of the Discovery of Madeira and Porto Santo islands' programme
The Official Programme of the 600th anniversary Celebrations of the Discovery of Madeira and Porto Santo is presented to the public today in Porto Santo island. The Celebrations, which will take place between 2018 and 2020 and are included in the Governement Programme for the current political term, are considered a cultural priority and are intended to be inclusive os all sectors of society so as to achieve the type of national and international projection that can confirm Madeira's role as source of cultural, historical and intellectual development.
Read the Ceremony's Programme here.
Three concerts held in emblematic nature areas of Porto Santo island, identified as safe, accessible and areas of interest: Calheta beach.
Three distinct and eclectic groups and musicians were invited to perform in this Cycle of Concerts taking place in Porto Santo island.
• EcoTrio (Jazz) - Trumpet; Guitar; Contrabass.
• Vítor Sardinha & Nuno Nicolau (Traditional / World Music) - "Violas de arame" (string guitar); Rajão
• Triângulo (World Music) - Accordion; Guitar; Bass-guitar; Percussion.
CONCERT - Calheta beach - April 6th, 2018, 8:00 p.m.
Sunset Concert to the sound of the guest Trio under the light coming from west side of Porto Santo island.Taken into account, the fact that the low tide is at 6.49 p.m, ensuring a greater range of the beach area, where the concert will be held.
•Whisper Not…………………….…………..B. Golson
•It Could Happen to You………….Jimmy Van-Heusen
•All The Things You Are………………...JeromeKern
•I´ll Be Seeing You……………………….SammyFain
•Manhã de Carnaval……………………….Luís Bonda
•Garota de Ipanema……………..António Carlos-Jobim
•Wave……………………………António Carlos Jobim
•Just Friends……………………………...John Klenner
•Take The A Train……………………..BillyStrayhorn
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Three concerts held in emblematic nature areas of Porto Santo island, identified as safe, accessible and areas of interest: Portela viewpoint
CONCERT PROGRAMME:
• "Do outro lado do mar"
•"Águas Mansas"
•"Ilhas afortunadas"
•"Valsinha do Regedor"
•"Valsa de embalar"
•"Rabaçal"
• "Fortaleza"
•"Pavão e Victória"
•"Caminhos da viola"
•"Chamarrita"
•"Levadas da Laurissilva"
• "Mares Cruzados"
•"Ribeiras de Lágrimas"
•"Encostado Norte"
• "As bordadeiras"
(Vitor Sardinha and Nuno Nicolau – Original repertoire )
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Three concerts held in emblematic nature areas of Porto Santo island, identified as safe, accessible and areas of interest: Pedreira
The musical references of this group is vast, based on additional experiences and artistic backgrounds undertaken by the following musicians: Slobodan Sarcevic (Accordion); Rodolfo Cró (Guitar); Carlos Figueira (bass guitar); Duarte Salgado (Percussion). Thus, and based on their personal thoughts, ideas, the band Triangle presents different sonorities, performing a varied repertoire, based on popular music from different countries. Balkan music, tango or French music make up the musical interpretation explored by this group.
CONCERT PROGRAMME:
• Viaggio.................................................Richard Galliano
• Christopher´s Bossa..............................Richard Galliano
• Tango pour Claude...............................Richard Galliano
• Oblivion...................................................Astor Piazzolla
• Adios Nonino...........................................Astor Piazzolla
• Suite hellenique........................................Pedro Iturralde
• Balkan Rhapsody......................................Pedro Iturralde
• Whiskey Before Breakfe.................Tradicional Irlandesa
Entity responsible for the event production
Presentation of the 600 Years´ brand in the nfoart gallery at the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture.
Official presentation of the brand and communication campaign for the commemoration of the 600th anniversary of the Discoveries of Madeira and Porto Santo islands, with subjects: Heritage, Wisdom, History and Music.
Official presentation of the brand and communication campaign regarding the commemorations of the 600 Anniversary of the Discovery of Madeira and Porto Santo Islands.
600 years cellebrations are present at Porto Santo Line Rally .
The 600 years of the Discovery of Madeira and Porto Santo celebrations are present at Porto Santo Line Rally, on April 13th and 14th.
The Executive Committee president, Dr. Guilherme Silva, will deliver the prizes for the first 3 winners.
the 20th edition of the Porto Santo Line Rally 2018, is the second race of Madeira's rally championship.
Artistic residence with the group "Dançando com a Diferença" for the coreographer La Ribot.
As an internationally renowned artist known for multidisciplinary and unique work within contemporary art, La Ribot, began his work in July 2017, at the invitation of “Dançando com a Diferença” artistic direction,formed by a group of small artistic residences located in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, getting to know more details about the artistic work of this dance group.
Children and youth Cartooning Activities- Porto Santo island
A set of activities programmed for children and youth, held in Porto Santo island, aiming to raise public awareness regarding the archipelago's historical wealth and encouraging the artistic talent of local youngsters in the area cartooning, based on texts about Porto Santo, taken from the book "The Saudades da Terra" and the collection "As Fantásticas Histórias da Madeira”, published by the Sétima Dimensão bookshop.
The event includes various activities taking place on four local schools, covering a wide range of activities, planned as to enhance the creative process and artistic feeling for both children and youth.
The Flower Festival promises 4 weeks of great entertainment.
The Flower Festival is a tribute to spring, and the celebration of metamorphosis and rebirth, fertility and the abundance of the flowers that colour, perfume and inebriate the surrounding environment and that give value and take the good name of this tourist destination across borders.
Download here the programme for the Flower Festival 2018.
"600 years in Bloom" Flower Festival parade has toured along the Funchal main streets last Sunday.
Click here to see the photos.
Brussels, European Union political capital served as center stage to promote our region to other countries and regions members of the European Community an event integrated within programme for the celebrations of the 600th anniversary of the Discovery of Madeira and Porto Santo islands.
This is a concert by the female trio designated - " A Monda Teatro- Música’" composed by the following elements, Sofia Adriana Portugal, Susana Quaresma and Tânia Cardoso.
Launched in 2015, this project directed to all types of audiences mixing Theater and Music, scenic and musical research, as well as the discovery of polyphonic singing.
A project for families by "A Monda Teatro Música" group.
“Discovering Music” is a project designed for children and youth, combining both culture and history, with music.
Public: children and youth
Timetable: 2pm to 6pm (2 sessions)
Project coordinator: Paulo Jorge Viegas Anselmo
“Discovering Music” is a project designed for children and youth, combining both culture and history, with music. This project, developed in partnership with schools, has a main purpose, which is to promote a first contact between children and music as well as with a selection of orchestra instruments.
In each session students will be introduced to instruments, so that they can learn their playing method, tone and the musical family that they belong to. Afterwards, several compositions will be interpreted with the presented instruments, creating an interaction with the public and giving children the opportunity to try out the instruments and not just listening to it.
In addition, films will be projected, an occasion when children will be able to identify some of the instruments previously presented, closing each session with an interactive game with the orchestra.
These sessions intend to raise children´s interest and awareness for the relevant role of music in people´s lives and hence motivate their learning skills.
2018 Flower Festival is on its final week.
Between the 10th and 13th of May, it will be on display in two different locations at Funchal flower Installations, dedicated to this year's theme "600 years in blossom".
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“Discovering Music” is a project designed for children and youth, combining both culture and history, with music.
Public: children and youth
Timetable: 9am to 12:30pm (2 sessions) and 2pm to 6pm (2 sessions)
Project coordinator: Paulo Jorge Viegas Anselmo
This project, developed in partnership with schools, has a main purpose, which is to promote a first contact between children and music as well as with a selection of orchestra instruments.
In each session students will be introduced to instruments, so that they can learn their playing method, tone and the musical family that they belong to. Afterwards, several compositions will be interpreted with the presented instruments, creating an interaction with the public and giving children the opportunity to try out the instruments and not just listening to it.
In addition, films will be projected, an occasion when children will be able to identify some of the instruments previously presented, closing each session with an interactive game with the orchestra.
These sessions intend to raise children´s interest and awareness for the relevant role of music in people´s lives and hence motivate their learning skills.
Concert by the Academic Conservatory Orchestra
Concert by the students from the Madeira Music Conservatory at Porto Santo Cultural and Congress Center Auditorium
Project Coordinator: Francisco José Pereira Loreto
During the Celebrations of the 600 Years of the Discovery of Porto Santo, it is with great pleasure that the Conservatory’s Academic Orchestra presents, for the first time, a concert on this island that could be offered in any concert stage in the world. Famous compositions like Ravel’s «Bolero» or «Phantom of the Opera» are among the symphonic repertoire.
When João Gonçalves Zarco discovered the island of Porto Santo in 1418, after a storm, it set the beginning of a new Era, the Discoveries, during which the Portuguese were of great importance. This discovery of new worlds significantly contributed for the appearance of the Enlightenment period in the 17th century, a fundamental matrix in the occidental world for the past few centuries. As a result, the Performing Arts, including public concerts, have taken their own space in the cultural spectre of the European people, which we are proud to be part of.
In this small island, “where it all began” 600 years ago, and despite the double ultra-peripherical situation that characterizes this Atlantic island, it is a reason of great joy to be able to celebrate with a Concert this stoic, brave and immortal achievement. The concert will culminate with the interpretation of Edouard Elgar’s Nº1 March.
Concert’s Programme:
«Bolero» de Maurice Ravel
Suite nº 1 «Carmen» de Georges Bizet
Suite nº 2 «L´Arlesienne» de Georges Bizet
«Fantasma da Opera» de Andrew Lloyd Webber
Marcha nº 1 «Pompa e Circunstância» de Edouard Elgar
Exhibition of the first Donee Captains in Madeira, Tristão, Perestrelo and Zarco.
The exhibition of the first Donee Captains in Madeira, Tristão Vaz Teixeira, Bartolomeu Perestrelo and Gonçalves Zarco is proposed in the context of the 16th Century Market project by Escola Básica e Secundária de Machico.
The purpose is to acknowledge the men who led the colonization process of these Atlantic islands.
It also serves as a mark and commemoration of Madeira’s 600 years by reviving and reinforcing the connection of the community to its heritage and its past.
Aimed for students, residents and tourists.
On the lnternational Life Stories Day, Centro de Estudos da História do Atlântico (CEHA) will organize a round table discussion dedicated to the memories of Porto Santo.
ln the context of the project "Memory of the People Who Make History", stories witl be told, photographs will be visualized, talking about the lsland, not always remembered, but which Ìs a fundamental part of the Region. The round table will be atended attended by José Júlío Castro Fernandes, Bernardo Vasconcetos, Ana Teresa Klut, José Campinho, Lucília Gomes de Sousa, Rui Camacho.
The guests witl share memories of their experiences and/or visìts to the Golden lsland and Xarabanda Association will also participate with their collective archive of the lntangible Heritage, between 5pm and 6:30pm.
The tribute witl be followed by a cocktail, in the backyard and, in the tíee of life, an evocation of the memories of Porto Santo.
This event has the goal of promoting Madeira's 600th anniversary through golf.
Event that seeks to promote Madeira as a preferential destination for the practice of golf, associating to the tournament the name and image of the celebrations of the 600 Years of the Discovery of Madeira and Porto Santo. Because it is organized in partnership with various entrepreneurial associations, the event also seeks to stimulate the local economy, including sector that may not be directly related to golf.
Target: Regional and national entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial associations, entrepreneurial confederations, union leaders, bankers, public institutions
This event includes ten performances by a group of young musicians to be held over the course of two nights,
Exhibition of the first Donee Captains in Madeira, Tristão, Perestrelo and Zarco.
The exhibition of the first Donee Captains in Madeira, Tristão Vaz Teixeira, Bartolomeu Perestrelo and Gonçalves Zarco is proposed in the context of the 16th Century Market project by Escola Básica e Secundária de Machico.
The purpose is to acknowledge the men who led the colonization process of these Atlantic islands.
It also serves as a mark and commemoration of Madeira’s 600 years by reviving and reinforcing the connection of the community to its heritage and its past.
Aimed for students, residents and tourists.
Event that seeks to debate, with the help and guidance of renowned academics in matters of Autonomy, the history of the evolution of the madeiran autonomic regime, as well as the challenges that it currently faces.
To mark the International Archives Day, celebrated on June 9th, the ABM carries out an initiative, divided into three different moments, honoring in this way the Island of Porto Santo.
Programme:
1) Conference Pozolana, PXO: between terrain and archive, by Jorge Freitas Branco, from the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE).
2) Documental exhibition of the arquive of Porto Santo Town Hall.
This exhibition is open to the public from June 8 to August 15
3) Online availability of municipal documentation of Porto Santo.
Other relevant information: ABM - Caminho dos Álamos, 35, Santo António - Funchal
Almost six hundred years after the earliest debates and declarations about the discovery of Madeira, there is no doubt that Madeira was not discovered by the Portuguese as much as it was recognised and occupied.
This intervention aims to recognize the patrimonial modernist heritage, built on the island of Porto Santo; recognizing his work in Porto Santo implies identifying and preserving it so that no element is lost or is (more) damaged.
This initiative, an alert for the protection of the modernist architectural heritage, aims to distinguish what is excellent about the island of Porto Santo, in terms of modern heritage.
Raul Chorão Ramalho (1914-2002), a Portuguese architect graduated from the School of Fine Arts of Porto, has since 1945 buit in Portugal, Azores, Macao , Brazil, Madeira ... and Porto Santo.
Exhibition Room of the Porto Santo Congress Centre
Untill July 30th
As part of the initiatives integrated in the 2018 edition of the Atlantic Festival programme, the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture promotes a "Water Screen" show in honor of the 600th anniversary of the Discovery of the Islands of Madeira and Porto Santo. It is an unprecedented multimedia spectacle in the region, with the use of images in a "water screen", which aims to portray some of the most emblematic landmarks and historical moments in the history of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo.
As part of the initiatives integrated in the 2018 edition of the Atlantic Festival programme, the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture promotes a "Water Screen" show in honor of the 600th anniversary of the Discovery of the Islands of Madeira and Porto Santo. It is an unprecedented multimedia spectacle in the region, with the use of images in a "water screen", which aims to portray some of the most emblematic landmarks and historical moments in the history of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo.
Exhibition of the first Donee Captains in Madeira, Tristão, Perestrelo and Zarco.
The exhibition of the first Donee Captains in Madeira, Tristão Vaz Teixeira, Bartolomeu Perestrelo and Gonçalves Zarco is proposed in the context of the 16th Century Market project by Escola Básica e Secundária de Machico.
The purpose is to acknowledge the men who led the colonization process of these Atlantic islands.
It also serves as a mark and commemoration of Madeira’s 600 years by reviving and reinforcing the connection of the community to its heritage and its past.
Aimed for students, residents and tourists.
The Regional Canoeing Association (Associação Regional de Canoagem) continues the Regional Circuit of Traditional Canoes on the second fortnight of July.
Funchal will be once again the scenery of a traditional fishing canoe race.
Included in the Regional Circuit of Traditional Fishing Canoes, on July 15, a Traditional Canoe Race will be held in the Madeiran capital. This event, organized by the Associação Regional de Canoagem (Canoeing Regional Association), is supported by the Regional Secretariat of Tourism in the scope of the Celebrations of the 600 years of the Discovery of Madeira and Porto Santo Islands.
The Regional Circuit of Traditional Canoes is an initiative organised by the Regional Canoeing Association and supported by the Regional Secretariat of Tourism and Culture integrated in the 600th anniversary commemorations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo general programme.
The third race of the regional circuit of traditional canoes takes place on the beach of Madalena do Mar on 22nd July.
This sculpture integrates celebrations of 600 years of the Discovery of Madeira.
One of the most prestigious interior designers in the world, Nini Andrade Silva has designed a piece which serve as inspiration for a sculpture under the theme 'Banana Prata Madeira' to be made by Bordallo Pinheiro factory . This is a limited edition comprised by a number of 125 registared copies, and the second piece in the WWB collection (World Wide Bordallianos) to be made for the celebrations of the 600th anniversary of the Discovery of Madeira´s Archipelago
A escultura, limitada a 125 exemplares numerados, é a segunda peça da coleção WWB – WorldWideBordallianos e integra as comemorações dos 600 anos do Descobrimento do arquipélago da Madeira.
This is a competion is comprised by different categories such as; Youth, Juniors, Seniors and Veterans taking place between 6 and 9 pm.
Promoted by the AARAM ( Madeira Atheletes Association) this competion is comprised by several categories such as youth, juniors, seniors and veterans over three courses of different distances, this race takes place on the emblematic single train track located at Rua do Pombal which formerly served the railway between Funchal and Monte with a total extension of of 3911 metres.
O percurso mais curto tem saída do Pombal e chegada na Levada de Santa Luzia, numa distância de mil metros, e que foi inaugurado a 16 de julho de 1893.
Já o segundo percurso, termina no 'Atalhinho', no Monte, em que os atletas percorrem 2.500 metros. Este troço foi inaugurado a 5 de agosto de 1894.
O percurso mais longo tem 3.911 metros e percorre toda a linha, terminando no Terreiro da Luta, cuja inauguração foi a 24 de julho de 1912.
Esta prova tem a particularidade de, na parte final, o terreno ser fora de estrada.
A primeira edição do evento, realizada no ano passado, contou com 155 participantes.
Faça parte desta corrida que marca a história do Funchal cosmopolita!
The Regional Circuit of Traditional Canoes is an initiative organised by the Regional Canoeing Association and supported by the Regional Secretariat of Tourism and Culture integrated in the 600th anniversary commemorations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo general programme.
This is the 1st edition of the Madeira a Cantar musical performance and singing contest. The contest is open to applications from all residents of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, upon prior registration. Competitors will be selected from applicants by elimination/jury decision. Selected competitors will sing live with recorded musical accompaniment and at the end of the show a winner will be chosen to represent their municipality at the Grand Final, which will take place on 27 April 2019. The Grand Final will take place in Funchal, where 12 competitors will sing with a live band to determine the best voice in the region. Two competitors will represent Funchal due to the higher number of parishes located in this county.
Dance performance.
Seminar and training sessions
Taking place in Porto Santo island this event includes a seminar and a presentation featuring the "Age of the Discoveries up to 15th century", involving a total of 20 staff members in charge of the seminar.
“…In the beginning was the sea. Distant, unknown, tenebrous. Populated by monsters and fears, a land of legends and dreams.
The sounds and dances dated from the beginning of our Expansion, from the yearly fifteenth century, at the time Ceuta was close by, and the nearby sea was an open route the unknown, torn between longing and fear. It was the time of Bartolomeu Dias and Gil Eanes ...
Dance performance.
17th century
From Madeira to the world
For centuries, Madeira was a land of arrival and of departure. A paradise in the middle of the ocean, the archipelago also gave its people to the world.
Settlers, adventurers, merchants, simple and hard-working people all came from here. People of unfailing genius and courage, like João Fernandes Vieira, who in another paradise, Brazil, raised the flag of Portugal and the honour of the Madeirans.
Dance performance.
17th century
From Madeira to the world
For centuries, Madeira was a land of arrival and of departure. A paradise in the middle of the ocean, the archipelago also gave its people to the world. Settlers, adventurers, merchants, simple and hard-working people all came from here.
People of unfailing genius and courage, like João Fernandes Vieira, who in another paradise, Brazil, raised the flag of Portugal and the honour of the Madeirans.
Dance performance.
This is the 1st edition of the Madeira a Cantar performance and singing contest an event organised by the Regional Secretariat of Tourism and Culture is part of the 600th anniversary commemorations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo This event intends to increase, consolidate and reinforce Madeira and Porto Santo cultural scenery and activities thus contribuiting to dissiminate these events amongst all the municipalities in the Region, an invitation to locals to partake in this event.. The contest runs between July 2018 and April 2019.
Exhibition of the first Donee Captains in Madeira, Tristão, Perestrelo and Zarco.
The exhibition of the first Donee Captains in Madeira, Tristão Vaz Teixeira, Bartolomeu Perestrelo and Gonçalves Zarco is proposed in the context of the 16th Century Market project by Escola Básica e Secundária de Machico.
The purpose is to acknowledge the men who led the colonization process of these Atlantic islands.
It also serves as a mark and commemoration of Madeira’s 600 years by reviving and reinforcing the connection of the community to its heritage and its past.
Aimed for students, residents and tourists.
The event will gather on the island of Porto Santo golf lovers and enthusiasts, who, in a relaxed and friendly environment, will compete for the title of best golf player of the tournament, taking place between 9am and 3pm.
Taking place on one of the best greens in Europe, designed by the iconic Severiano Ballesteros, the event promisses to be an original way to celebrate de 600 Years of the Discovery of Madeira and Porto Santo islands, stating the unique conditions that the archipelago of Madeira has for the practice of a sport with millions of followers around the world.
This is the 1st edition of the Madeira a Cantar performance and singing contest an event organised by the Regional Secretariat of Tourism and Culture is part of the 600th anniversary commemorations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo This event intends to increase, consolidate and reinforce Madeira and Porto Santo cultural scenery and activities thus contribuiting to dissiminate these events amongst all the municipalities in the Region, an invitation to locals to partake in this event.. The contest runs between July 2018 and April 2019.
Performance and singing contest
From October 10th to 12th, the second International Poetry Encounter will be held on the Island of Porto Santo, which will bring together about two dozen poets from different nationalities, where will be discussed the poetry and its role will in a new globalization.
9th edition - Madeira Organ Festival - six centuries of Music. in held at the S. João Evangelista (Colégio´s Church).
This is the 1st edition of the Madeira a Cantar performance and singing contest an event organised by the Regional Secretariat of Tourism and Culture is part of the 600th anniversary commemorations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo This event intends to increase, consolidate and reinforce Madeira and Porto Santo cultural scenery and activities thus contribuiting to dissiminate these events amongst all the municipalities in the Region, an invitation to locals to partake in this event.. The contest runs between July 2018 and April 2019.
9th edition - Madeira Organ Festival - six centuries of Music. a concert held at the Church of.N. S. Guadalupe.
Integrated in the celebrations of the 600th anniversary of Madeira and Porto Santo islands' discovery, the Madeira Organ Festival presents a programme including music styles ranging from the 15th to the 21st centuries. Featuring style ranging from “primitive” polyphony to contemporary music (including local music and musicians), the festival´s programme presents the evolution of European musical taste, during the course of the 600 years of Madeira´s history.
These concerts will be held in several local liturgical venues namely at the Cathedral of Funchal (Sé), Colégio´s Church, Santa Clara´s Church and Convent, S. Pedro´s Church, Church of N. S. de Guadalupe (Porto da Cruz), Church of Nossa S. da Conceição (Machico), amongst other venues, between the 19th and the 28th of October.
9th edition - Madeira Organ Festival - six centuries of Music. a concert held at the Funchal´s Cathedral (Sé).
Integrated in the celebrations of the 600th anniversary of Madeira and Porto Santo islands' discovery, the Madeira Organ Festival presents a programme including music styles ranging from the 15th to the 21st centuries. Featuring style ranging from “primitive” polyphony to contemporary music (including local music and musicians), the festival´s programme presents the evolution of European musical taste, during the course of the 600 years of Madeira´s history.
These concerts will be held in several local liturgical venues namely at the Cathedral of Funchal (Sé), Colégio´s Church, Santa Clara´s Church and Convent, S. Pedro´s Church, Church of N. S. de Guadalupe (Porto da Cruz), Church of Nossa S. da Conceição (Machico), amongst other venues, between the 19th and the 28th of October.
9th edition - Madeira Organ Festival - six centuries of Music. in held at the S. João Evangelista (Colégio´s Church).
9th edition - Madeira Organ Festival - six centuries of Music. a concert held at the Funchal´s Cathedral (Sé).
Integrated in the celebrations of the 600th anniversary of Madeira and Porto Santo islands' discovery, the Madeira Organ Festival presents a programme including music styles ranging from the 15th to the 21st centuries. Featuring style ranging from “primitive” polyphony to contemporary music (including local music and musicians), the festival´s programme presents the evolution of European musical taste, during the course of the 600 years of Madeira´s history.
These concerts will be held in several local liturgical venues namely at the Cathedral of Funchal (Sé), Colégio´s Church, Santa Clara´s Church and Convent, S. Pedro´s Church, Church of N. S. de Guadalupe (Porto da Cruz), Church of Nossa S. da Conceição (Machico), amongst other venues, between the 19th and the 28th of October.
9th edition - Madeira Organ Festival - six centuries of Music. a concert held at S. Pedro´s Church.
Integrated in the celebrations of the 600th anniversary of Madeira and Porto Santo islands' discovery, the Madeira Organ Festival presents a programme including music styles ranging from the 15th to the 21st centuries. Featuring style ranging from “primitive” polyphony to contemporary music (including local music and musicians), the festival´s programme presents the evolution of European musical taste, during the course of the 600 years of Madeira´s history.
These concerts will be held in several local liturgical venues namely at the Cathedral of Funchal (Sé), Colégio´s Church, Santa Clara´s Church and Convent, S. Pedro´s Church, Church of N. S. de Guadalupe (Porto da Cruz), Church of Nossa S. da Conceição (Machico), amongst other venues, between the 19th and the 28th of October.
9th edition - Madeira Organ Festival - six centuries of Music.a music concert to be held at S. Martinho Church.
Integrated in the celebrations of the 600th anniversary of Madeira and Porto Santo islands' discovery, the Madeira Organ Festival presents a programme including music styles ranging from the 15th to the 21st centuries. Featuring style ranging from “primitive” polyphony to contemporary music (including local music and musicians), the festival´s programme presents the evolution of European musical taste, during the course of the 600 years of Madeira´s history.
9th edition - Madeira Organ Festival - six centuries of Music.a music concert to be held at Bom Jesus Church.
Integrated in the celebrations of the 600th anniversary of Madeira and Porto Santo islands' discovery, the Madeira Organ Festival presents a programme including music styles ranging from the 15th to the 21st centuries. Featuring style ranging from “primitive” polyphony to contemporary music (including local music and musicians), the festival´s programme presents the evolution of European musical taste, during the course of the 600 years of Madeira´s history.
9th edition - Madeira Organ Festival - six centuries of Music.a music concert to be held at N. S. da Luz Church.
Integrated in the celebrations of the 600th anniversary of Madeira and Porto Santo islands' discovery, the Madeira Organ Festival presents a programme including music styles ranging from the 15th to the 21st centuries. Featuring style ranging from “primitive” polyphony to contemporary music (including local music and musicians), the festival´s programme presents the evolution of European musical taste, during the course of the 600 years of Madeira´s history.
This is the 1st edition of the Madeira a Cantar performance and singing contest an event organised by the Regional Secretariat of Tourism and Culture is part of the 600th anniversary commemorations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo This event intends to increase, consolidate and reinforce Madeira and Porto Santo cultural scenery and activities thus contribuiting to dissiminate these events amongst all the municipalities in the Region, an invitation to locals to partake in this event.. The contest runs between July 2018 and April 2019.
9th edition - Madeira Organ Festival - six centuries of Music. in held at the Main Church of N. S. Piedade in Porto Santo island.
9th edition - Madeira Organ Festival - six centuries of Music.a music concert to be held at N. S. da Conceição Church.
Integrated in the celebrations of the 600th anniversary of Madeira and Porto Santo islands' discovery, the Madeira Organ Festival presents a programme including music styles ranging from the 15th to the 21st centuries. Featuring style ranging from “primitive” polyphony to contemporary music (including local music and musicians), the festival´s programme presents the evolution of European musical taste, during the course of the 600 years of Madeira´s history.
9th edition - Madeira Organ Festival - six centuries of Music.a music concert to be held at St.ª Clara Church and Convent.
Integrated in the celebrations of the 600th anniversary of Madeira and Porto Santo islands' discovery, the Madeira Organ Festival presents a programme including music styles ranging from the 15th to the 21st centuries. Featuring style ranging from “primitive” polyphony to contemporary music (including local music and musicians), the festival´s programme presents the evolution of European musical taste, during the course of the 600 years of Madeira´s history.
ABM presents on the island of Porto Santo an exhibition of photography with the images captured by Priest Eduardo C. N. Pereira, author of the classic As Ilhas de Zarco, during his passage through the Golden Island.
This exhibition aims to show photographs of Porto Santo captured by Priest Eduardo, which are part of his collection deposited in the ABM, in the period before the emergence of political and administrative autonomy and the structural changes of the last quarter of the twentieth century, from before from the 1940s to the 1970s. The photographs, ethnographic and sociological, represent humanized landscapes and daily scenes and are important documents for the knowledge of the history and culture of Porto Santo.
This exhibition is open until January 13th, 2019.
During the opening will be presented the Catalog of the Exhibition.
Between November 2 and 3 Porto Santo island hosts a Cycle of Conferences an event which intends to analyse globalisation and the role played by the Region in the Portuguese maritime expansion during the15th and 16th centuries an endevour integrated in the activities programmed for the occasion of the 600th anniversary celebrattons.
This is the 1st edition of the Madeira a Cantar performance and singing contest an event organised by the Regional Secretariat of Tourism and Culture is part of the 600th anniversary commemorations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo This event intends to increase, consolidate and reinforce Madeira and Porto Santo cultural scenery and activities thus contribuiting to dissiminate these events amongst all the municipalities in the Region, an invitation to locals to partake in this event.. The contest runs between July 2018 and April 2019.
This is the 1st edition of the Madeira a Cantar performance and singing contest an event organised by the Regional Secretariat of Tourism and Culture is part of the 600th anniversary commemorations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo This event intends to increase, consolidate and reinforce Madeira and Porto Santo cultural scenery and activities thus contribuiting to dissiminate these events amongst all the municipalities in the Region, an invitation to locals to partake in this event.. The contest runs between July 2018 and April 2019.
The Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariat of Tourism and Culture, promotes the musical show under the theme "Saudades do Max", an event which will include the album launching to be held at the Congress Centre on 29 november at 7pm,
This is the 1st edition of the Madeira a Cantar performance and singing contest an event organised by the Regional Secretariat of Tourism and Culture is part of the 600th anniversary commemorations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo This event intends to increase, consolidate and reinforce Madeira and Porto Santo cultural scenery and activities thus contribuiting to dissiminate these events amongst all the municipalities in the Region, an invitation to locals to partake in this event.. The contest runs between July 2018 and April 2019.
MADS will hold auditions for the musical "MADEIRA, UMA HISTÓRIA DE AMOR”, which will be taken to the scene at the Madeira Congress Center on May 17 and 18. We're searching for actors, singers and dancers (men and women of all ages - portuguese or foreign), who want to participate in this show inserted in the celebrations of the 600 years of Madeira. The audictions will be held on February 16 and 17, at 2 pm, at the Centro de Estudos de História do Atlântico, at Rua das Mercês, nº 8 (Funchal). We’re waiting for you.
This is the 1st edition of the Madeira a Cantar performance and singing contest an event organised by the Regional Secretariat of Tourism and Culture is part of the 600th anniversary commemorations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo This event intends to increase, consolidate and reinforce Madeira and Porto Santo cultural scenery and activities thus contribuiting to dissiminate these events amongst all the municipalities in the Region, an invitation to locals to partake in this event.. The contest runs between July 2018 and April 2019.
This is the 1st edition of the Madeira a Cantar performance and singing contest an event organised by the Regional Secretariat of Tourism and Culture is part of the 600th anniversary commemorations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo This event intends to increase, consolidate and reinforce Madeira and Porto Santo cultural scenery and activities thus contribuiting to dissiminate these events amongst all the municipalities in the Region, an invitation to locals to partake in this event.. The contest runs between July 2018 and April 2019.
The Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture, promotes the project "Music in the North" in March 2019. São Vicente, Porto Moniz, Ponta Delgada and São Jorge are the points in the itinerary of the Baroque Music cycle, which will offer four concerts of vocal and instrumental music. The event is included in the celebrations of the 600 Years of Madeira and Porto Santo, it happens on 9, 16, 24 and 31 of March and has artistic direction of Carlos Antunes.
This concert will be held on March 9, Saturday, at 8:00 pm, in Parish Church of São Vicente, by the group "Polyphonos".
"In Festo S. Vicentii - Music for Saint Vincent"
As part of the 600th anniversary celebrations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo, the "Music in the North" cycle of Baroque music aims to explore and promote among the Madeiran public one of the most remarkable and rich periods of our musical heritage from the 17th and 18th centuries. A period of great transformations, it laid the foundations for the musical system still in use today and produced remarkable composers and works we all know and love.
The title, "Music in the North", refers to the fact that the entire cycle is to be presented on the north coast of Madeira, thus giving these municipalities a cultural event with unique characteristics on the island. This cycle of music was presented by the Regional Secretary of Tourism and Culture at the congress "São Jorge – Memory and Future" held in August of last year. The focus on the Baroque period arose from the relationship with the rich heritage existing in this parish: the treasured Parish Church of São Jorge.
Centred on sacred music, the programme will present works by great international composers, such as the Stabat Mater by Pergolesi, together with a Salve Regina by Alessandro Scarlatti, both works for Soprano, Alto and Orchestra which will be interpreted by the Mateus Baroque Orchestra on period instruments. Also included are works by Vivaldi and Bach and by famous Portuguese composers such as António Teixeira, Carlos Seixas and Francisco António de Almeida, among others, interpreted by two vocal ensembles dedicated to the interpretation of polyphonic music from Portugal. The aim is to showcase some of the national and international music of this period.
The programmes also seek to mark the period of Lent which coincides with the festival, putting an emphasis on works that were composed for this period and thus encouraging reflection.
The Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture, promotes the project "Music in the North" in March 2019. São Vicente, Porto Moniz, Ponta Delgada and São Jorge are the points in the itinerary of the Baroque Music cycle, which will offer four concerts of vocal and instrumental music. The event is included in the celebrations of the 600 Years of Madeira and Porto Santo, it happens on 9, 16, 24 and 31 of March and has artistic direction of Carlos Antunes.
This concert will be held on March 16, Saturday, at 8:00 pm, in Parish Church of Porto Moniz, by the Olisipo Vocal Ensemble
"Catholic and Protestant Baroque"
As part of the 600th anniversary celebrations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo, the "Music in the North" cycle of Baroque music aims to explore and promote among the Madeiran public one of the most remarkable and rich periods of our musical heritage from the 17th and 18th centuries. A period of great transformations, it laid the foundations for the musical system still in use today and produced remarkable composers and works we all know and love.
The title, "Music in the North", refers to the fact that the entire cycle is to be presented on the north coast of Madeira, thus giving these municipalities a cultural event with unique characteristics on the island. This cycle of music was presented by the Regional Secretary of Tourism and Culture at the congress "São Jorge – Memory and Future" held in August of last year. The focus on the Baroque period arose from the relationship with the rich heritage existing in this parish: the treasured Parish Church of São Jorge.
Centred on sacred music, the programme will present works by great international composers, such as the Stabat Mater by Pergolesi, together with a Salve Regina by Alessandro Scarlatti, both works for Soprano, Alto and Orchestra which will be interpreted by the Mateus Baroque Orchestra on period instruments. Also included are works by Vivaldi and Bach and by famous Portuguese composers such as António Teixeira, Carlos Seixas and Francisco António de Almeida, among others, interpreted by two vocal ensembles dedicated to the interpretation of polyphonic music from Portugal. The aim is to showcase some of the national and international music of this period.
The programmes also seek to mark the period of Lent which coincides with the festival, putting an emphasis on works that were composed for this period and thus encouraging reflection.
The Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture, promotes the project "Music in the North" in March 2019. São Vicente, Porto Moniz, Ponta Delgada and São Jorge are the points in the itinerary of the Baroque Music cycle, which will offer four concerts of vocal and instrumental music. The event is included in the celebrations of the 600 Years of Madeira and Porto Santo, it happens on 9, 16, 24 and 31 of March and has artistic direction of Carlos Antunes.
This concert will be held on March 24, Sunday, at 4:30 pm, in Parish Church of Ponta Delgada, The Church of Bom Jesus, by the Funchal Baroque Ensemble
"Faith, devotion and musical poetics in the baroque of the 18th century."
As part of the 600th anniversary celebrations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo, the "Music in the North" cycle of Baroque music aims to explore and promote among the Madeiran public one of the most remarkable and rich periods of our musical heritage from the 17th and 18th centuries. A period of great transformations, it laid the foundations for the musical system still in use today and produced remarkable composers and works we all know and love.
The title, "Music in the North", refers to the fact that the entire cycle is to be presented on the north coast of Madeira, thus giving these municipalities a cultural event with unique characteristics on the island. This cycle of music was presented by the Regional Secretary of Tourism and Culture at the congress "São Jorge – Memory and Future" held in August of last year. The focus on the Baroque period arose from the relationship with the rich heritage existing in this parish: the treasured Parish Church of São Jorge.
Centred on sacred music, the programme will present works by great international composers, such as the Stabat Mater by Pergolesi, together with a Salve Regina by Alessandro Scarlatti, both works for Soprano, Alto and Orchestra which will be interpreted by the Mateus Baroque Orchestra on period instruments. Also included are works by Vivaldi and Bach and by famous Portuguese composers such as António Teixeira, Carlos Seixas and Francisco António de Almeida, among others, interpreted by two vocal ensembles dedicated to the interpretation of polyphonic music from Portugal. The aim is to showcase some of the national and international music of this period.
The programmes also seek to mark the period of Lent which coincides with the festival, putting an emphasis on works that were composed for this period and thus encouraging reflection.
This event intends to increase, consolidate and reinforce Madeira and Porto Santo cultural scenery and activities thus contribuiting to dissiminate these events amongst all the municipalities in the Region, an invitation to locals to partake in this event.. The contest runs between July 2018 and April 2019.
The Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture, promotes the project "Music in the North" in March 2019. São Vicente, Porto Moniz, Ponta Delgada and São Jorge are the points in the itinerary of the Baroque Music cycle, which will offer four concerts of vocal and instrumental music. The event is included in the celebrations of the 600 Years of Madeira and Porto Santo, it happens on 9, 16, 24 and 31 of March and has artistic direction of Carlos Antunes.
This concert will be held on March 31, Sunday, at 6:00 pm, in Parish Church of São Jorge, by the Mateus Baroque Orchestra
"Stabat Mater of Pergolesi"
As part of the 600th anniversary celebrations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo, the "Music in the North" cycle of Baroque music aims to explore and promote among the Madeiran public one of the most remarkable and rich periods of our musical heritage from the 17th and 18th centuries. A period of great transformations, it laid the foundations for the musical system still in use today and produced remarkable composers and works we all know and love.
The title, "Music in the North", refers to the fact that the entire cycle is to be presented on the north coast of Madeira, thus giving these municipalities a cultural event with unique characteristics on the island. This cycle of music was presented by the Regional Secretary of Tourism and Culture at the congress "São Jorge – Memory and Future" held in August of last year. The focus on the Baroque period arose from the relationship with the rich heritage existing in this parish: the treasured Parish Church of São Jorge.
Centred on sacred music, the programme will present works by great international composers, such as the Stabat Mater by Pergolesi, together with a Salve Regina by Alessandro Scarlatti, both works for Soprano, Alto and Orchestra which will be interpreted by the Mateus Baroque Orchestra on period instruments. Also included are works by Vivaldi and Bach and by famous Portuguese composers such as António Teixeira, Carlos Seixas and Francisco António de Almeida, among others, interpreted by two vocal ensembles dedicated to the interpretation of polyphonic music from Portugal. The aim is to showcase some of the national and international music of this period.
The programmes also seek to mark the period of Lent which coincides with the festival, putting an emphasis on works that were composed for this period and thus encouraging reflection.
The "O Gigante", an original work by Jorge Salgueiro, is an artistic order within the 600 years of the Discovery of Madeira and Porto Santo and will meet at the premiere, on June 21, at 9.30 pm, at the Marítimo Stadium, near of six hundred musicians of 21 musical formations.
The grand finale of the "Madeira a Cantar" competition will take place in Funchal as a result of the work of participants from the various municipalities of the region.
From 14th July 2018, the voices of the Region have come together to celebrate the 600th anniversary of the discovery of Madeira and Porto Santo in song, shining together to celebrate this unprecedented era in the history of Portugal. Don't miss this chance to be swepted away by the voices of the 12 grand finalists from the various municipalities of the region, an event organised by the Commission for the 600th anniversary of the discovery of Madeira and Porto Santo islands.
This Regatta is intended to be a tribute to the Great Discovering Countries and the discovered territories.
This second edition will be launched from Viana do Castelo, Portugal, with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as its final destination, making a stop over in Funchal.
DISCOVERIES RACE 2019 aims not only to promote sporting, cultural and economic exchange, but also to discover and develop understanding and friendship among friends of different nationalities, united by a common passion: the Sea.
This concert will be performed by musicians, artists and cultural groups of Ponta do Sol and will be held on September 12, at 21h00, in Largo da Restauração, Funchal, as part of the 600th Anniversary of the Discovery of Madeira Islands Porto Santo.
This concert will be performed by the following groups:
Grupo de Folclore da Ponta do Sol
Banda Municipal da Ponta do Sol
Pequenos Avessos
Escola de Música da Casa do Povo da Ponta do Sol
Grupos Paroquiais do Carvalhal, Piedade, Cristo Rei e Lombada
Singers: Adelino Santana, Beatriz Caboz, Diana Aguiar, Elisa Silva, Alberto Reis e Oriana Neto
Musical arrangements: Ângelo Santos, Antelmo Caboz, Gonçalo Caboz e Élio Jardim
Artistic Direction: Ângelo Santos
Production: Secretaria Regional do Turismo e Cultura / Comemorações dos 600 anos da Descoberta das Ilhas da Madeira e Porto Santo
PROGRAMME
Theme: "!Dos dois lados do Atlântico – O órgão no século XX"
Stephen Tharp, organ
Friday, October,18th - 9.30pm
Venue: Funchal - São João Evangelista Church (Colégio)
Theme: "O caminho para Monteverdi – música em torno dos conventos femininos italianos no Cinquecento"
Rosana Orsini, soprano
Marco Aurelio Brescia, organ
Saturday, October,19th - 9.30pm
Venue: Machico - N.ª Senhora da Conceição Church
Theme: "Ave maris stella – Maria, a Estrela do Mar"
Mediae Vox Ensemble
Maria Bayley, organ and portable organ
Filipa Taipina, direction
Saturday, October,19th - 8.30pm
Venue: Porto Santo - N.ª Sra. da Piedade Church
Sunday, 20th October - 6pm
Venue: Ponta do Sol, - N.ª Senhora da Luz Church
Monday, October, 21st - 9.30pm
Venue: Funchal - Bom Jesus Convent
"Theme: "A arte da transcrição – Uma visão de Scarlatti, Bach e Rameau"
Yves Rechsteiner, óorgan
Tuesday, October,22nd -9.30pm
Venue: Funchal, São João Evangelista Church (Colégio)
Theme: " La Superba – O despertar do violoncelo"
Diana Vinagre, barrocan Cello
João Vaz, organ
Wednesday, October,23rd - 9.30pm
Venue: Funchal - Igreja de Santa Luzia
Theme: "O órgão no século XXI"
António Esteireiro, organ
Bem-Aventuranças – Premiere
Laura Mendes, organ
Halyna Stetsenko, choir organ
Thursday, October,24th - 9.30pm
Venue: Funchal - São João Evangelista Church (Colégio)
Theme: "Harmonies of Dust and Space" – Organ , electronics and body expression
Eva Darracq, organ
Carole Garriga, body experession
Friday, October, 25th - 9.30pm
Venue: Funchal -S. Martinho Church
Christophe Robert (1980)
Theme: "Flame Heath (Brünhilde's sleep" for organ and electronics
Eva Darracq (1975), Paul Husky (1983) e Nathalie Aguer (1977)
Theme: "Derive Island" for organ, dance and live electronics
Saint-Saëns, Sinphony with organ
Madeira Classic Orchestra
João Vaz, Laura Mendes, organ
Martin André, direction
Saturday, October, 26th - 9.30pm
Funchal, Cathedral (Sé)
Sunday Mass
João Vaz and Laura Mendes, organ
Sunday, October 27th - 11am
Funchal, Cathedral (Sé)
Theme: "O Barroco na Madeira – António Pereira da Costa"
Ensemble Bonne Corde
Miguel Jalôto, organ
Diana Vinagre, direction
Sunday, October 27th -6pm
Venue: Funchal - Santa Clara Convent
The Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture, promotes another edition of the music project "Music in the North", a set of concetts to be held on several churches located in the northern part of the Island, namely in São Vicente, Porto Moniz, Ponta Delgada and São Jorge. This Baroque Music cycle, which will offer four concerts of vocal and instrumental music. The event is included in the celebrations of the 600 Years of Madeira and Porto Santo, it happens on 7, 14, 22 and 29 of March.
As part of the 600th anniversary celebrations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo, the "Music in the North" cycle of Baroque music aims to explore and promote among the Madeiran public one of the most remarkable and rich periods of our musical heritage from the 17th and 18th centuries. A period of great transformations, it laid the foundations for the musical system still in use today and produced remarkable composers and works we all know and love.
The title, "Music in the North", refers to the fact that the entire cycle is to be presented on the north coast of Madeira, thus giving these municipalities a cultural event with unique characteristics on the island.
Centred on sacred music, the programme will present works by great international composers, a music festival that intends to showcase some of the national and international music of this period.
The programmes also seek to mark the period of Lent which coincides with the festival, putting an emphasis on works that were composed for this period and thus encouraging reflection.
The Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture, promotes another edition of the music project "Music in the North", a set of concetts to be held on several churches located in the northern part of the Island, namely in São Vicente, Porto Moniz, Ponta Delgada and São Jorge. This Baroque Music cycle, which will offer four concerts of vocal and instrumental music. The event is included in the celebrations of the 600 Years of Madeira and Porto Santo, it happens on 7th, 14th, 22nd and 29th of March.
As part of the 600th anniversary celebrations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo, the "Music in the North" cycle of Baroque music aims to explore and promote among the Madeiran public one of the most remarkable and rich periods of our musical heritage from the 17th and 18th centuries. A period of great transformations, it laid the foundations for the musical system still in use today and produced remarkable composers and works we all know and love.
The title, "Music in the North", refers to the fact that the entire cycle is to be presented on the north coast of Madeira, thus giving these municipalities a cultural event with unique characteristics on the island.
Centred on sacred music, the programme will present works by great international composers, a music festival that intends to showcase some of the national and international music of this period.
The programmes also seek to mark the period of Lent which coincides with the festival, putting an emphasis on works that were composed for this period and thus encouraging reflection.
The Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture, promotes another edition of the music project "Music in the North", a set of concetts to be held on several churches located in the northern part of the Island, namely in São Vicente, Porto Moniz, Ponta Delgada and São Jorge. This Baroque Music cycle, which will offer four concerts of vocal and instrumental music. The event is included in the celebrations of the 600 Years of Madeira and Porto Santo, it happens on 7th, 14th, 22nd and 29th of March.
As part of the 600th anniversary celebrations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo, the "Music in the North" cycle of Baroque music aims to explore and promote among the Madeiran public one of the most remarkable and rich periods of our musical heritage from the 17th and 18th centuries. A period of great transformations, it laid the foundations for the musical system still in use today and produced remarkable composers and works we all know and love.
The title, "Music in the North", refers to the fact that the entire cycle is to be presented on the north coast of Madeira, thus giving these municipalities a cultural event with unique characteristics on the island.
Centred on sacred music, the programme will present works by great international composers, a music festival that intends to showcase some of the national and international music of this period.
The programmes also seek to mark the period of Lent which coincides with the festival, putting an emphasis on works that were composed for this period and thus encouraging reflection.
The Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture, promotes another edition of the music project "Music in the North", a set of concetts to be held on several churches located in the northern part of the Island, namely in São Vicente, Porto Moniz, Ponta Delgada and São Jorge. This Baroque Music cycle, which will offer four concerts of vocal and instrumental music. The event is included in the celebrations of the 600 Years of Madeira and Porto Santo, it happens on 7th, 14th, 22nd and 29th of March.
As part of the 600th anniversary celebrations of the Discovery of the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo, the "Music in the North" cycle of Baroque music aims to explore and promote among the Madeiran public one of the most remarkable and rich periods of our musical heritage from the 17th and 18th centuries. A period of great transformations, it laid the foundations for the musical system still in use today and produced remarkable composers and works we all know and love.
The title, "Music in the North", refers to the fact that the entire cycle is to be presented on the north coast of Madeira, thus giving these municipalities a cultural event with unique characteristics on the island.
Centred on sacred music, the programme will present works by great international composers, a music festival that intends to showcase some of the national and international music of this period.
The programmes also seek to mark the period of Lent which coincides with the festival, putting an emphasis on works that were composed for this period and thus encouraging reflection.