The 4th edition of Operafest begins today in Lisbon under the motto “Between heaven and hell”, in a program marked by classics, which opens with the presentation of Bizet’s “Carmen”.
Taking place until September 9 in the gardens of the National Museum of Ancient Art, Operafest presents three great classics, but also novelties such as “operatic raffles” and “cine-opera”, according to the organization.
This year’s edition is marked by three great classics, starting with the two most watched operas of all time, Bizet’s “Carmen” and Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” – in Alexandre Delgado’s Portuguese version – and ending with a paradigmatic work of the 20th century, Puccini’s “Suor Angelica”.
The program also includes the world premiere of “Rigor Mortis ou A Casa dos Anéis”, by Francisco Lima da Silva, and the contemporary opera competition, “Maratona Ópera XXI”, this time focusing on emerging singers.
One of this year’s novelties is the start of the Cine-Opera cycle at the Cinemateca, combining cinema and opera and evoking the singer Maria Calas.
This cycle also includes the “Lyrical Machine” project, singing classes for amateurs, the “Operatic Raffles”, which entitle you to a moment of opera at home, and the “Hidden Forces” performance by Gustavo Sumpta, ending with an operatic rave.
The 4th edition of Operafest is being held under the motto “Between Heaven and Hell” and, as a cross-cutting issue, the status of women and the fight for freedom and women’s rights.
