The Regional Secretariat for Education and Culture, through the Regional Directorate for Culture, promotes a concert by "Lira Açoriana" Regional Orchestra on March 29 at Matriz das Velas Church on São Jorge Island at 9:30 PM in the context of the Artistic Season 2018 and the celebrations of the Year of Cultural Heritage.
This concert features five pieces by various authors that aim to highlight the relation between philharmonic bands and the Catholic Church.
This one-hour concert concludes the third workshop held by the Orchestra, as part of the activities for the biennium 2017/2018, under the artistic direction of maestro Alberto Roque; admission is free.
Launched in 2015 and based on training purposes, the "Lira Açoriana" project intends to be a valuable opportunity for selected young musicians, through continuous training, public concerts and the awarding of prizes.
The Regional Directorate for Culture informs that this and other events may be consulted in the Cultural Agenda of CulturAçores Portal at the following address: www.culturacores.azores.gov.pt.