Going beyond fado
The Embassy of Portugal, the Camoes Portuguese Cultural Centre, and Chulalongkorn University join up on November 7 to stage the multimedia “Recital Alemfado” by pianist Joao Vasco in the university’s main hall.
“Alemfado” (“Beyond Fado”) is the result of a commission by Vasco and the Lisbon Fado Museum. Eight renowned classical and jazz composers were charged with the task of arranging 12 of the best-known Fados (sung by Amalia Rodrigues and Mariza) and the recital has since been performed in Portugal, Brazil, Germany, France, Luxembourg, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco and Belgium. This contemporary take on fado is expanded through the art of video.
The recital is accompanied by the projection of a film about Lisbon, which unveils the beauty of its nostalgic countenance and rediscovers the most typical and historical bairros of the city, whose history is intertwined with the history of fado itself.
The promotional video can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/album/4113381/video/180208996 and the profile of pianist at http://JoaoVasco.com.
Admission is free but reservations are required. Email at [email protected].
