Samuel
Marques — Clarinetist

Contradance
1. Dance between four or more couples facing each other; gang.
2. Frequent change of location; back and forth.

Contradance was the soul of the elegant balls of the 18th century, while having the influence of popular festivals. It has its origins in peasant dances that reached European courts due to their greater simplicity and capacity for fun. In this concert, to the sound of Samuel Marques' clarinet and Vasyl Tsanko's piano, we will travel through the most beautiful and elegant European dances, until we reach the popular dances of South America.

• Dmitri Shostakovich – Spring Waltz
• Béla Bartók, arr. by Zoltán Székely & Kálmán Berkes – Romanian Folk Dances
• Louis Bousquier – Enchanting Mazurka
• Alamiro Giampieri – The Carnival of Venice
• Mátyás Seiber, arr. by Stefan de Haan – Dance Suite
• Moritz Moszkowski, arr. by Lionel Lethbridge – Two Spanish Dances
• Astor Piazzolla, arr. by Dmitriy Varelas – Oblivion
• Astor Piazzolla, arr. by Dmitriy Varelas – Verano Porteño
• Paquito D'Rivera – Two Pieces for Clarinet and Piano (1. Venezuelan Waltz | 2. Contradance)
• Arthur Benjamin, edition and transcription by Reginald Kell – Jamaican Rumba
• Leó Weiner – Két Tétel (2. Barn Dance)
• Johannes Brahms – Hungarian Dance No.5

Art Nouveau, an artistic movement strongly inspired by natural forms and structures and markedly symbolic, was in vogue during a period known as the Belle Époque. During this "Beautiful Era", situated between two wars (the Franco-Prussian War at the end of the 19th century and World War I, already in the 20th century), profound cultural transformations took place that resulted in new ways of thinking and living, with art taking pride of place in everyday life. It was the era of beauty, innovation and peace.
In this recital, the audience is invited to explore the soundscapes of the period, experiencing sensations and gaining impressions of works by important European composers such as Debussy, Ravel and Fauré. Like the Impressionist painters, who applied the technique of juxtaposing different colors on the canvas (without mixing them on the palette) to then suggest a new color to the viewer's eyes, Samuel Marques and Vasyl Tsanko will invite the audience to discover some of the most beautiful works for clarinet and piano.

• Charles-Marie Widor - Introduction et Rondo, Op.72
• Carl Reinecke - Introduzione ed Allegro appassionato, Op.256
• Isaac Albéniz, arr. by H. Delacroix - Chant d'amour
• Claude Debussy, arr. by M. Hamelin - Clair de Lune
• Maurice Ravel, arr. by I. Olenchik - Pavane pour une Infante Défunte
• Jules Massenet, arr. by Richard Viglucci - Méditation
• Gabriel Fauré, arr. by Robin De Smet - Sicilienne, Op.78
• Louis Cahuzac - Cantilène
• André Messager - Solo de Concours
• Leó Weiner - Kék Tétel (II. Barn Dance)

"God knows I wanted / To be happy with you, / To live in the sun of your gaze / More tender."

In the Northern Hemisphere, Winter is the coldest season of the year, and it is during this period that one can experience phenomena of great beauty, even if more subtle. The nights are longer, and the days are shorter.

"Your desire is dead, / I live my desire, / Spring in bloom / In the Winter sun."

In this recital, the audience is invited to feel in touch with Nature, observing the landscapes of Sibelius, contemplating the moonlight through the eyes of Debussy and Dvořák, traveling through the Winter of Vivaldi, Schubert or Piazzolla, or even celebrating Christmas and Carnival to the sound of Tchaikovsky.

"Dreams I dreamed, / Where are they? / Hours I lived, / Who has them? / What's the point of having a heart / And not having anyone's love?"

Winter sun, an expression that conveys a short-lived, fleeting enthusiasm.

"I miss you, love. / Life has lost its shine. / Like the Winter sun / I have no heat."

• Claude Debussy – Suite bergamasque, L.75 (III. Clair de Lune)
• Piotr Ilitch Tchaikovsky – The Seasons, Op.37a (XII. December: Christmas)
• Jean Sibelius – 5 Pieces for Piano, Op.75 (V. The Fir)
• Antonín Dvořák – Rusalka, Op.114 (Song to the Moon)
• Franz Schubert – Winterreise, Op.89, D 911 (VI. Wasserflut)
• Claude Debussy – Preludes, L.117 (VI. Footprints in the snow)
• Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons, Op.8, RV 297 (IV. Winter)
• Piotr Ilitch Tchaikovsky – The Seasons, Op.37a (II. February: Carnival)
• Astor Piazzolla – Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, Op.8 (II. Winter of Buenos Aires)
• Simone de Oliveira – Sol de inverno (Winter sun)

A musical journey that reveals water in all its forms: the shimmer of fountains, the serenity of riverbanks, the power of the sea and the poetry of rain. Amid glittering movements, underwater atmospheres and contemplative landscapes, these works transform the liquid element into sound, imagination and emotion.

• Jacques Ibert – Matin sur l'eau (Morning on the water)
• Maurice Ravel – Jeux d'eau (Water games), M.30
• Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy – The Hebrides Overture, Op.26
• Vasyl Tsanko – Piano Sonata No.2, "Aqua"
• Gian Paolo Luppi – Rain
• Camille Saint-Saëns – Aquarium from The Carnival of the Animals
• Ethelbert Nevin – Narcissus from Water Scenes, Op.13
• Arnold Bax – Water Music, GP 223
• Jules Egghard – Le jet d'eau, Op.76 (The water jet)
• Gabriel Fauré – Au bord de l'eau, Op.8/1 (By the water)
• Philippe Gaubert – Sur l'eau (On the water)
• Claude Debussy – Clair de Lune from Suite bergamasque, L.75 (Moonlight)
• Antonín Dvořák – Song to the Moon from Rusalka, Op.114

"Winter Journey" is a sensory experience that transports us into an enchanting world of Christmas melodies and emotions. In an innovative chamber ensemble, five virtuoso musicians will guide us on a musical journey that promises to warm hearts on a winter's night. Let yourself be captivated by memorable themes that will at times carry you into a world of magic and fantasy, and at times invite you to a moment of reflection, peace and spiritual depth. We will also celebrate the beauty of winter, with music capable of creating an utterly magical atmosphere, as well as life and hope, so essential at this time of year. Don't miss the chance to celebrate music and the Christmas spirit at this unforgettable concert.

• Piotr Ilitch Tchaikovsky, arr. by Raaf Hekkema – Overture from The Nutcracker Suite, Op.71
• William Byrd, arr. by Raaf Hekkema – Browning
• Felix Mendelssohn, arr. by Jelte Altus – The Hebrides Overture, Op.26
• Robert Schumann, arr. by Raaf Hekkema – Waldszenen (Forest Scenes), Op.82
  I. Entry
  II. Hunters in Ambush
  III. Lonely flowers
  VI. Wayside Inn
  VIII. Hunting song
  IX. Farewell
• Marc Mellits – Splinter
  I. Scarlet Oak
  II. Sugar Maple
  III. Linden
  IV. Black Ash
  V. Cherry
  VIII. Red Pine

In this singular encounter, Prisma Quintet joins brothers Ricardo Silva and João Silva on a journey where tradition reinvents itself through the most contemporary sounds. The timbral richness of the reed instruments — oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bass clarinet and bassoon — merges with the crystalline sound of the Portuguese guitar and the warmth of the classical guitar, creating an unprecedented and deeply immersive sonic texture.
Drawing on traditional Portuguese repertoire and the original compositions of Ricardo Silva and João Silva, we are invited into a world where the Portuguese guitar — the foremost symbol of Portuguese music — claims new spaces, freed from constraints yet true to its identity. This dialogue between past and present also extends to towering figures of our culture, such as Carlos Paredes and José Mário Branco.
More than a concert, this is a journey through Portugal's collective memory.

• Christian Her – Quasi un'Habanera (Almost a Habanera)
• Arie Malando – Olé Guapa (Olé, Beautiful)
• Ricardo Silva – Enchantment
• arr. Custódio Castelo – Variations in A minor
• Ricardo Silva & Carlos Almeida – Fugue
• João Silva – Ballad and Mystery
• João Silva – Wherever You Are
• Ricardo Silva – Around the World
• Carlos Paredes – Divertimento
• Ricardo Silva – Melody for Paredes
• José Mario Branco – Restlessness
• Ricardo Silva – Balalaikas
• Ricardo Silva – The Marquis's Choro