Lisbon 19 September, 2006 – The live performance of the Gulbenkian Orchestra is the first of various concerts held from the 23rd of September to the 27th of October at this year’s 12th edition of the Live Music Festival in Lisbon.
Within a number of musical initiatives, the Festival maintains previous edition guide lines. Many musical master pieces will be heard for the first time, about 50, not only for adults, but for children as well.
For one whole month, the city of Lisbon will be a stage of musical and technological convergences. To start with, and paying homage to the Hungarian composer Gyorgy Ligeti, a concert to be held at the Calouste de Gulbenkian Foundation.
Following, from the 28th to the 30th of September, 3 unique concerts, bringing 3 outstanding creators of electronic music to the Franco-Portuguê
The young crowd will also get the chance to make their imagination fly to the sound of music with the Electroacústico Theater, presented by the Black-Box at the Cultural Center of Belém (CCB) from the 24th to the 27th of September. Also, at the CCB for children, but on a further date, to see is the Juvenile Symphonic Orchestra on the 25th of October.
In between, from the 19th to the 21st of October, still at the CCB, the OrchestraUtopica will be giving performing live during a by the name of SHOCK, amongst other. Furthermore, Miguel Azguime proposes a new musical scenario by putting electronics and real time video together for the “Itinerário do Sol” – The Itinerary of the Sun. The Maria Matos Theater also has concerts to be seen, on the 20th of October the Ensemble 20/21 will debut a combination of acoustic and electronic instruments.
On the 27th of October, for the grand finale, the CCB will gather the world’s most famous ensemble, the Ensemble L’Itinéraire.
About Lisbon
The capital o Portugal offers you a magical combination of history, bohemian lifestyle, luxury shopping, divine menus at the most fascinating restaurants, theaters, exhibitions, beaches, and many, many other incomparable places do go see and discover.
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About the Hotels
To complete the experience and extend sensations in an unforgettable manner, ARTEH® has some of the best charming hotels of the region for an accommodation that is guaranteed to prolong the show’s magical emotions.
Hotel Aviz
Well in the centre of Lisbon, the new Hotel Aviz maintains the spirit of the Picoas palace that had once been its home and symbolised the romantic 1940s Lisbon. Kings, movie actors, spies and the cream of society at the time all came through this hotel due to its reputation of having the most luxurious service and the best kitchen.
Bairro Alto Hotel
With its eyes set on Luís de Camões Square and very close to the São Carlos National Theatre in Lisbon the luxurious and cosmopolitan Bairro Alto Hotel is implanted into the former Grand Hotel de l’ Europe, where most of the renowned European artists once stayed during the 19th and 20th century.
Hotel Lisboa Plaza
Located next to the cosmopolitan Avenida da Liberdade, its eyes set on the Botanical Gardens, is the classical Hotel Lisboa Plaza, an icon of hospitality and heritage in the city of Lisbon.
Palácio Belmonte
Lisbon’s most ancient palace, the “Palácio Belmonte”, is set in the historical city centre on the hill of the São Jorge Castle.
Pestana Palace
Located in one of the most tranquil areas of Lisbon the Pestana Palace Hotel was born from the restoration and refurbishment of the former Marquês de Valle Flôr Palace dated from the 19th century and classified as a national monument.
Hotel Britania
The Hotel Britania can be found in a 1940’s building designed by Cassiano Branco, renowned contemporary architect. The set of many stories, of heated conversations between the intellectuals and artists of the time, and of war time conspiracies featuring diplomats and spies, this hotel is worthy of your stay.
About ARTEH® – Hotels and Resorts
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ARTEH® – Hotels and Resorts is a soft brand independent Hotel Chain with a Luxury Collection of Charming & Exclusive Boutique Hotels and Resorts, with Golf and Spa.
An ARTEH® Hotel distinguishes itself by the richness of its history, the beauty of its setting, the splendour of its architecture, the style of its decor, the comfort of its rooms and the care for its guests.
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