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IV Edition of the À Corda Festival: Cello Sessions
Metamorphosis is a symbol of change, transformation, innovation… In this concert, the audience is challenged to relive well-known Fado de Coimbra themes with the absence of a fado voice, but with the presence of an unusual instrument in the artistic field: the cello.
From the string family, this instrument is generally used in the more erudite branch of Western music, sometimes falling short of the artistic possibilities it can signify. Capable of conveying a wide variety of emotions, colours and atmospheres, the cello in this concert sets out to tear up the traditional concept of the “fado singer”, interpreting well-known themes from one of humanity’s most traditional and protected musical genres.
The Metamorfose project, created in 2020, represents a different and unprecedented way of experiencing fado, with the aim of proving that the magic of this musical genre is not just about the lyrics, but about all the harmonic and melodic variety that has made it a true treasure of Portuguese culture.
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Ticket office: 239 857 191
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€8
€6 students / over 65s / groups (minimum 10 people) / unemployed / performing arts and music professionals