Schubertiades 2023

Lisbon, Portugal

Schubertiades

20-24 September, 2023

Explore stunning Lisbon and surroundings in this special four concert Schubertiades with the great pianist Maria João Pires playing the Austrian composer’s major works in the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.

In early 19th century Vienna, the “Schubertiades”, salon sessions where the composer Franz Schubert was a central figure and where the composer himself and other artists, as well as patrons and friends, performed and celebrated the Austrian composer’s compositions, became famous. These informal events included not only music, but also the recitation of poetry or songs and dances accompanied by the piano. They were intimate moments of sharing, in which art (and music in particular) occupied a central place.

A major event not only centred around Schubert’s music, but also based on it and anchored in the idea of music as celebration.

Dazzle your eyes in the idyllic Alfama neighbourhood and witness a unique voice and guitar Fado concert in a former chapel. Sail on board a yacht in the Tagus river and cruise along passing the atmospheric neighbourhoods of the city. Have a privileged visit to Casa das Histórias da Paula Rego and Palace of Queluz.

Climbing the Serra de Montejunto mountain range reveals an imposing winery with landscape that enchants the senses. A scenery made from green fields, not only of vineyards, and the blue ocean.