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16th – 18th July, 2010

The Estoril Music Weeks and El Corte Ingles present the Estoril Competition of Interpretation which is dedicated to young musicans between 18 and 34 years old living in Portugal.

The competition is open to those who sing or play the clarinette, flute, guitar, harp, piano, saxophone, trumpet, violin and a series of other instruments. The length of the performances can be from 15 to 20 minutes and they will be evaluated by a panel of judges.

The prize for first place of the competition includes a reward of €5,000 as well as performing in various orquestras in Portugal including the Orquesta Sinfónica Portuguesa and the Orquestra Metroploitana de Lisboa. The second and third place prizes only include awards of €2,500 and €1,000.

Watch young musicians perform in the Estoril Competition of Interpretation and see a variety of talents of a variety of music genres during your stay in one of our apartments in Lisbon!

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17th July, 2010

Hopkinson Smith is a world known American lutenist from New York. He came to Europe in 1973 to study with Emilio Pujol and Eugen Dombois, who both have a sense of unity between performer, instrument and historical periods. Their aim is to re-create music from various historical periods using traditional instruments and techniques.

Since the mid 80s, Hopkinson Smith has focused mainly on solo music for plucked instruments from the Renaissance era. These include the vihuela, Renaissance lute, theorbo, Renaissance and Baroque guitars and the baroque lute.

With his recitals and series of over 20 solo recordings, Smith continues to rediscover and re-create the most famous pieces of music from eras such as the Renaissance. His  recording of the lute arrangements of the Bach sonatas and partitas for solo violin has been called “arguably the best you can buy of these works – on any instrument” by Gramophone magazine.

Internationally recognized as a leading personality in the field of early music and one of the world’s great lutenists, Hopkinson Smith gives concerts and master classes throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and North and South America. Don’t miss his performance at the Estoril Music Festival while you are staying in one of our apartments in Lisbon!

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During the five weeks of the Estoril Music Festival a series of master courses will be available to participants. These include courses in singing, guitar, piano and saxophone.

In order to be accepted in the courses you must attend an audition. At the end of every course the students will be awarded a certificate and the best ones will be presented at public recitals.

The enrolment fee of €50 is paid when applying for the course and is not refunded. Students can not be admitted without previous registration and respective cards entitling them to admission. Furthermore, the students of the master courses will be able to attend all the events during the Estoril Music Weeks free of charge!

If you are interested in taking one of the Estoril International Master Courses the last date of application is the 25th of June and the classes cost €250 each. This could be a great opportunity for those of you who want to improve your musical talents!

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The easiest way to reach Estoril is by train from Lisbon’s Cais do Sodré station. The station is adjacent to the Metro station of the same name which is the terminus for the subway’s green line (Linha da Caravela).

It is a pleasant 30 minute journey along the coastline, with beautiful views of the sea, the Belem tower, the Ponte de 25 Abril bridge, and many of the towns and villages on the coast.

The trains run frequently, from early morning until around 1:00 in the evening. Tickets are purchased from either the ticket office, or machines which accept coins, notes and credit cards. You can purchase a single ticket for €1.45, 10 trips for €15.30 or a 5-day multi-trips ticket for €13:60. Detailed information regarding the train schedule can be found online.

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July – August, 2010

Estoril Music Weeks, or Semanas de Música do Estoril, is a five week long summer event with an exciting music programme that takes place in various venues in and around Estoril in Lisbon. It was established in 2001 and the music programme ranges from various genres such as classical and jazz. Outstanding artists and ensembles have contributed to the event’s worldwide reputation of one of the most diverse music festivals.

Estoril is located 20 kilometers away from Lisbon is one of the most beautiful areas of the Portuguese Atlantic Coast, offering visitors its mild climate and rich seafood dishes. Estoril used to be a significant fishing port, however after the Second World War it became an international tourist destination. The Estoril Coast has a rich historical past, with a tantalising range of historical buildings and other cultural sites all lie within easy reach.

Visit Lisbon and attend one of the many events taking place during the Estoril Music Weeks! …read more

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