Largo do Teatro Nacional de São Carlos
12 july, monday — 21h00
Maria João Solist
Nuno Côrte-Real Conductor
Ensemble Darcos
Nuno Côrte-Real and José Luís Peixoto
Ensemble Darcos is joined by writer José Luís Peixoto and singer Maria João for a mesmerising celebration of Portuguese culture. To mark the 10th anniversary of the Darcos Season concert series, composer Nuno Côrte-Real has brought together an exciting mix of artists in this vibrant celebration of Portuguese creativity. Côrte-Real’s new song cycle, Now Everything Changes, heard here in its world-premiere recording, ranges between folk, jazz, and contemporary styles. With Peixoto’s verses of great originality and depth, the vocal and improvisational vigour of Maria João, a true force of nature, and the remarkable interpretation of Ensemble Darcos, this project reveals the strength and depth of Portuguese art and culture. In March 2018, this song cycle won the prize for best work at the Premio Autores 2018 awards, given by the Portuguese Society of Authors.