The Philharmonie Luxembourg is not only a musical destination, but also a place of reflection – in a double sense: it holds up a mirror to its social and cultural surroundings, and is also a unique place in which to rethink the world with all its current challenges. Since 2016, the festival atlântico has been dedicated to the music of the Portuguese-speaking countries of the world, and it is a unique event – both in its programming and in the questions it raises. In 2024, when the 50th anniversary of the «Carnation Revolution» in Portugal is celebrated, the festival may prove even more of an interface between genres and disciplines than usual. It begins with João Bosco and Jaques Morelenbaum, two Brazilian personalities whose modest demeanour belies their prominence; they will offer an intimate evening between jazz and samba.
This is followed by a concert with the Luxembourg Philharmonic whose programme includes excerpts from one of Heitor Villa-Lobos’ last works, paired with projections of photographs by the great Sebastião Salgado. From Portugal comes the Lisbon-born singer-songwriter Maro, and in a «Ciné-Concert», Os Faroleiros, a jewel of Portuguese silent film, will be accompanied by the Arditti Quartet with music by Daniel Moreira. The Espace Découverte hosts a festive moment featuring the energetic musicians of Club Makumba; furthermore, the pianist Júlio Resende pays homage to the protagonists of April 25, 1974, playing a mix of fado and jazz. Finally, we look forward to the festival debut of Dino D’Santiago, who is of Cape Verdean parentage. He embodies the successful merging of the archipelago’s traditional music with electronic sounds. Younger audiences can enjoy various offerings throughout the festival, including a workshop dedicated to discovering Brazilian music.
Charlotte Brouard-Tartarin
Concert dates
The atlântico Festival
08.–12.10.2024
