Award-winning Portuguese Pianist Dr. NUNO MARQUES, co-founder and musical director of the PORTO PIANO FEST, will come from New York presenting two concerts for the AMIGOS DE MÚSICA on 19th and 20th of December 2023 at the charming Monte Os Agostos near Sta Bárbara de Néxe. On Tuesday December 19th, Nuno Marques will play Bach, Chopin and Villa Lobos, while on Wednesday, December 20th, he presents works by Debussy, Liszt, Gershwin and Arvo Pärt.

More details soon on the Amigos’ website www.amigosdemusica.org

Amigos de Música concerts at OS AGOSTOS begin at 7.00pm. Gates open at 6.00pm and wine, fruit juices and canapés will be served. Entry donation including refreshments is €30 per person for guests and non-members.

For concert bookings please send an e-mail to reservasconcertos@gmail.com . Entry donation including refreshments is €30 per person for guests and non-members, payable in advance by bank transfer (see www.amigosdemusica.org ).

NUNO MARQUES was in fact the first protégé of the AAMSL Young Portuguese Music Student Scholarship program launched in 1994 by the AMIGOS DE MÚSICA based in the ALGARVE at Os Agostos near Santa Barbara de Néxe. The Association of Amigos de Música, formed in 1991 as a non-profit organisation, was fortunate in attracting some generous members, who contributed to the budget with extra donations. Thus, in 1994, began the AMIGOS’ scholarship program for needy and promising young Portuguese musicians.

Nuno Marqués - Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Porto Piano Fest

Nuno Marques, an acclaimed Portuguese pianist, is one of the most sought-after musicians of his generation. He has established a successful international career from his current base in New York City and he is the founder and artistic director of Porto Pianofest, an annual international music festival. Founded in 2016 with the aim of supporting the new generation of pianists and bringing the greatest mentors and musicians to his homeland, the festival has quickly gained international recognition, expanding its activity to New York City and Washington DC. As a soloist, Nuno performed with several orchestras worldwide and played in some of the most renowned music halls, including Carnegie Hall. Nuno Marques is Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from Rutgers University and a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Royal College of Music in London. http://nunomarquespiano.com/

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The AMIGOS DE MÚSICA is an international group of around 120 members who stage musical activities by internationally renowned musicians and also sponsor young Portuguese musicians. It is a non-profit organization and celebrated its thirtieth anniversary in 2021.

Os Agostos is an impressive XVlll century country estate located above Santa Bárbara de Nexe and near Bordeira. For navigation instructions go to: http://www.osagostos.com and then to “HOW TO GET THERE”.

For more information about the AMIGOS DE MÚSICA and concert programs please see the website: www.amigosdemusica.org. For Membership enquiries please contact helga.hampton@gmail.com .