12th International Music Festival of Marvão Draws Thousands in Portugal
The 12th edition of the Festival Internacional de Música de Marvão was held on 28 – 29 July 2026 in the historic town of Marvão, Portugal. The programme featured a free children's concert “RE. tocar” at the Centro Cultural, a piano recital by Dmitrii Kalashnikov, a chamber music concert by the Arete Quartet, and a percussion quartet of the Portuguese Symphonic Band. On the evening of 29 July, Banda Sinfónica Portuguesa performed at the Pátio do Castelo under the direction of maestro David Fiuza, while cellist Igor Sacharow‑Ross presented his “Klangwerk” piece under a full moon at the Cisterna do Castelo. A free drawing workshop led by Luci Eyers was offered at the Casa da Cultura.
The festival’s diverse schedule highlighted both classical repertoire and contemporary works, attracting audiences from across Portugal and underscoring Marvão’s cultural significance as a venue for high‑profile musical events.
Entities: Alceu Valença · Alice Moraes · Axé Gyn · Banda Sinfónica Portuguesa · Bruno Cabral · David Fiuza · Festival Internacional de Música de Marvão · Festival de Inverno Bahia · Igor Sacharow‑Ross · Levada Louca · Maristela Muller · Marvão
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The festival included a children’s concert titled “RE. tocar”. (belongs)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Festival events were held at Casa da Cultura, Igreja de Santiago, Centro Cultural de Marvão and the castle courtyard. (belongs)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Banda Sinfónica Portuguesa performed concerts conducted by David Fiuza. (belongs)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A concert honoring the 50th anniversary of Benjamin Britten’s death featured Carla Isabel Gómez, Martin Mitterrutzner, Ruifeng Li, Aleksandar Madzar and the Goldmund Quartet. (belongs)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Igor Sacharow‑Ross performed “Klangwerk” for cello and full moon with Pirii Pimentel Rodrigues. (belongs)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Pianist Dmitrii Kalashnikov performed a recital at the festival. (belongs)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Free entry was offered for many concerts and community activities such as drawing classes with Luci Eyers. (belongs)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 12th edition of the Festival Internacional de Música de Marvão took place in July 2026 in Marvão, Portugal. (belongs)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Carla Isabel Gómez (soprano) and Martin Mitterrutzner (tenor) performed works by Benjamin Britten at Igreja de São Tiago on 27 July 2026. (article 38323b93)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Banda Sinfónica Portuguesa performed a concert at Pátio do Castelo on 29 July 2026 conducted by David Fiuza. (multiple articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 12th Festival Internacional de Música de Marvão took place on 28 and 29 July 2026 in Marvão, Portugal. (multiple articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aleksandar Madzar accompanied Britten pieces on piano during the festival. (article 38323b93)