Inspired by The Arabian Nights, Marlene Monteiro’s NÔT presents itself as a miniature performance conceived for vast spaces, bounded by one wall of people and another of stones. On this unique stage unfolds a fable built upon an accumulation of tales — stories of love, war, journeys, and beasts — that serve as weapons of … Continued
The historic 1984 meeting between Pierre Boulez and Frank Zappa brought together the seemingly distant worlds of classical music and popular culture. Unclassifiable and averse to labels, Zappa challenged the conventions of classical orchestras by seeking out the prestigious French conductor. Recognizing Frank’s revolutionary spirit, Boulez opened the doors of the Ensemble Intercontemporain to him … Continued
ORU KAMI draws on the act of folding paper, the gesture that takes shape, the sound the paper makes and the image that is manipulated. Inspired by the Japanese art of origami, this performance offers a world in which the simplest things are perceived as essential, where every crease holds a secret, every shape a … Continued
As part of the cycle Contraponto, ONCEIM (Orchestra of New Creations, Experimentation, and Improvised Music) presents two masterpieces from its repertoire. The first part brings Occam Ocean, the first orchestral composition by Éliane Radigue, a historic figure in French contemporary music who passed away this year. Known for her pioneering work in electronic music and … Continued
In the cycle Contexto we present a series of moderated conversations between two guests whose academic, political, or activist backgrounds intersect with themes addressed in a production included in Theatro Circo’s programme. Throughout this year, productions from the children’s and youth programme — such as What About the Flowers?, Knowing How to Go Deep, and … Continued
Just like people, all clouds are different. And just as with people, every time we look closely at a cloud we see more than we did at first sight. New things, different things—things that even change while we’re looking at them. There’s a beautiful mystery in clouds, isn’t there? Conceived and directed by Joana Araújo, … Continued
Following the conclusion of the global Netflix phenomenon, Emmy-winning composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein (of the band S U R V I V E) presents in Braga a complete musical retrospective spanning all five seasons of the series. From the iconic 2016 opening theme to the climactic sounds of the final season, Dixon and … Continued
In this production with Companhia Maior, Victor Hugo Pontes takes an eminently physical approach inspired by the potential of the body that has already lived a long life — a counterpoint to his previous experience working with teenagers. While the vitality of youth is tempered by a lack of experience and self-control, in later life … Continued
Organist and educator Manuel Bellesa arrives in Braga to present his solo piano jazz album, Cicloide (Cycloid). Originally released in February 2025, this conceptual work spans nine tracks that seek to musically capture the various decades of a civilizational cycle on Earth. With an eclectic career that began in the 1970s and spanned progressive rock, … Continued
Ocelo is a sensory and multidisciplinary show aimed at younger audiences, inspired by the importance of taking a positive view of the world we live in. It also stems from a desire to explore beauty as a place where reality and our imagination meet—beauty as a sense of wonder, of “WOW.”
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