Recital by Taíssa Poliakova Cunha (CM) at Lisboa Incomum
Lisboa Incomum is pleased to host a recital by pianist Taíssa Poliakova Cunha, a member of CESEM / Research Group on Contemporary Music. ‘Bells and recitatives: a dialogue between the human and the divine’ will include an introduction by Svetlana Poliakova (Early Music Studies Group). This recital explores two captivating musical traditions: bells and recitatives.... Read More
À conversa com … #2 Júlia Durand
The 2nd episode of À conversa com… focuses on the work of Júlia Durand, awarded the 4th Honourable Mention in the Outstanding Dissertation Award 2024 of IMS. À conversa com… presents a series of written interviews that highlight national or international awards given to CESEM researchers. Question (Q): Your doctoral thesis ‘Tool, retail or wallpaper:... Read More
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2025
Study Day – Musical Connections Between Brazil and Portugal: Processes, Identities, and Repertoires in the 20th Century
The present Study Day is part of the activities of the project “Thematic History of Music in Portugal and Brazil”. It aims to gather researchers who have examined the relationships between Brazil and Portugal in the 20th century. In these countries, the 20th century was marked by different political regimes, ideological markers, and distinct narratives... Read More
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Mar
2025
‘Sound Boundaries’ – Acousmatic music composition workshop
‘Sound Boundaries’ is an acousmatic music composition workshop with Ângela da Ponte, a member of the Research Group on Contemporary Music. This workshop is an opportunity for musicians, composers, sound artists, and sound enthusiasts to experiment with new forms of musical creation. Through the exploration of recording techniques, digital manipulation, and sound synthesis, participants will deepen their... Read More
Programme by Sara Maia (CTC) about the life and work of José Mário Branco
As a result of a scholarship provided by CESEM, where Sara Maia began to develop research in the José Mário Branco Archive, the collaborator from the Research Group for the Study of Music, Critical Theory and Communication has created a series of episodes dedicated to the life and work of José Mário Branco, for whom... Read More
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Mar
2025
Exhibition What a man is capable of — José Mário Branco’s Collection in Odemira
The exhibition What a man is capable of — José Mário Branco’s Collection (CESEM, INET-md, CEDJMB-ML), which was on display at the NOVA Reitoria in September and October 2024, will be exhibited at the Festival of Justice and Freedom, organized by Odemira city hall. The exhibition’s opening will take place on April 12 at 4... Read More
Conference ‘Ibersaints’ (Spain) I Participation of Kristin Hoefener (EMS)
Kristin Hoefener, a member of the Early Music Studies Group, participated in the conference ‘Ibersaints: Making and Remaking Saints’ in the Spanish city of Salamanca (March 24-26). In addition to presenting the paper ‘Between Royal Duty and Religious Devotion: Princess Joana of Portugal and the Dominican Convent of Aveiro’, Kristin Hoefener also moderated the session... Read More
‘About Women composers’ I Roundtable with Paula Gomes-Ribeiro (NEGEM)
On April 24, at 5:30 pm, Paula Gomes-Ribeiro, coordinator of NEGEM – Advanced Studies in Gender and Music, will take part in a roundtable entitled ‘About Women composers’, with Anália Cardoso Torres (sociologist) and moderated by Andrea Lupi. The event, organised by the Teatro Nacional de S. Carlos, is part of the ‘Travessias’ cycle and... Read More
Sound installations by Carlos Caires in Lisbon and Diogo Alvim in Osaka (CM)
‘Invisible Places’. This is the name of the interactive sound installation by Carlos Caires, composer, and member of CESEM / ESML – IPL (Research Group on Contemporary Music), now showing at the 25th edition of MONSTRA | Lisbon Animation Festival. Until March 30, ‘Invisible Places’ invites participants to awaken and manipulate an immersive sound system through... Read More
Book ‘Birds & Mushrooms’ by Joana Gama (CM) featured on Antena 2
‘Birds & Mushrooms’ (‘Pássaros & Cogumelos’), published by Flâneur in December 2024, was recently featured on the ‘Império dos Sentidos’ programme on Antena 2. The book was written by Joana Gama. The pianist and integrated researcher at CESEM (Research Group on Contemporary Music) had already spoken about the book on Jornal 2 (RTP2), “Fila J” (TSF), “Fala com Ela”... Read More