New article by Leonardo Feichas (MMP) available in open access
“The image in musical performance: an analysis from the perspective of ethos and musical gesture” is the new article by Leonardo Feichas (Music in Modern Period Group). Click here to read it. Another highlight of the researcher’s recent activities is the 1st Colloquium of the Vértice Research Group on Performance, Creative Processes, and Artistic Practice... Read More
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May
2026
Exhibition “Fotografias Musicadas II” by Maria João Cerol
Fourteen images captured in different spaces and moments, seeking a certain balance between forms and colors. As a kind of “tribute,” the exhibition pays homage to people and/or institutions that have had a lasting impact on Maria João Cerol’s life, both musically and personally. Each photograph is paired with a “Study” for transverse flute, composed... Read More
3rd Historical Music Conference “Notes in Time” I Call for Proposals until June 30
The Conservatory – Professional School of Arts of Madeira will host the 3rd Historical Music Conference “Notes in Time”, taking place on November 19 – 21, in Funchal. The conference aims to establish a space for dialogue and reflection on the richness and diversity of historical music in Madeira, the Atlantic world, and the broader... Read More
Article published by Cristiane Nogueira, Ana Isabel Pereira, and Helena Rodrigues (EHD)
The article “The Senses of Music: Towards a Theoretical Model of Multisensory Musical Experience,” written by Cristiane Nogueira, Ana Isabel Pereira, and Helena Rodrigues (Education and Human Development Group), is available in open access in Encyclopedia 2026, 6(5), 94; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia6050094. Abstract: «A growing number of studies have highlighted the various sensory interactions involved in the... Read More
“Music in Childhood: Intervention and Research” I Applications until July 6
The program is designed for professionals seeking specialized training to work in educational and/or artistic settings with children aged 0 to 5, as well as for those who wish to deepen their engagement with early childhood through evidence-based musical practices. This postgraduate program stems from the continuation of the GermInArte Project, funded by the Calouste... Read More
15
May
2026
Protest Song Festival 2026
Another edition of the Protest Song Festival is approaching, this year under the theme “Where the Wind Cut the Ties”. The event will take place from June 5 to 7 in Grândola, featuring another series of concerts, exhibitions, and panel discussions, along with an improvisational singing session, a testimonial session, film screenings, and a book... Read More
15
May
2026
(A)MOSTRA – Performance as part of the Master’s in Musical Arts (NOVA FCSH)
“(A)MOSTRA” offers a clipping of the work being created, explored and shared on the Master’s in Musical Arts at Nova FCSH. On May 25 at 6.00 pm, Auditorium B2 will be transformed into a space for listening, exhibition and interaction, through a programme that brings together different artistic languages and presents work developed by students... Read More
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Publication of an article by Ana Isabel Pereira (EHD), David Tomé-Lourido and Miguel-Ángel Hermida in the journal Behavioral Sciences
The article by Ana Isabel Pereira (Education and Human Development Group), David Tomé-Lourido and Miguel-Ángel Hermida, entitled “Portuguese Adaptation and Psychometric Validation of the Brief Scale of Mood Regulation Through Music (B-MMR) with Students”, is available as open access in Behavioral Sciences, vol. 16, article 761 (2026) (SCOPUS and WoS-indexed journal). Abstract: «Music plays a... Read More
Activities by Cláudio de Pina (CM) I May and June 2026
On May 31, Cláudio de Pina (Research Group on Contemporary Music) will be at FIO – Festival Internacional de Órgão, at the Fábrica de Santo Thyrso, in a multidisciplinary performance entitled Luz. Featuring music for organ and four-channel electronics composed by the researcher and composer, the performance also includes video projections, dance and lighting design.... Read More
Summer School I Registration until June 15
Enrolment for the Summer School courses is open to all, meaning that no certificates or prior application are required. Students may choose to take one or more courses, either within the same subject area or across different areas, depending on their interests and the availability of timetables and places. The registration period runs until June... Read More









