2000 Years of Love
sábado, 24/05
|Lisboa
A living timeline of music, voice, and romance - powerful, pure, and timeless.
TIME & LOCATION
24/05/2025, 19:00 – 20:30
Lisboa, R. 2 da Matinha 5D, 1950-326 Lisboa, Portugal
ABOUT THE EVENT
"2000 Years of Love" is an a cappella journey through the history of love songs - from the ancient beauty of Seikilos' Epitaph to the modern magic of "A Tale as Old as Time."
This chamber concert, performed without instruments, brings together more than two millennia of longing, joy, heartbreak and devotion - in ancient Greek, Latin, French, Occitan, Italian, Spanish, Russian and English.
The format of the programme is very flexible, requires no tools or special equipment and can be adapted to the needs of a particular hall.
Melologue is a blend of a cappella singing, spoken narration and theatrical presence where the voice becomes both melody and meaning.
Reminiscent of a monodrama in form but devoid of instruments, melologue weaves narrative and song into a single chain, echoing the traditions of ancient bards and romantic reciters, yet remaining distinctly personal and contemporary.
Programme:
1. Seikilos Epitaph
2. Kalenda maya
3. Quand je fus pris au pavillion
4. Greensleeves
5. Dapoi ch'un orsa
6. So ben mi ch'a bon bon tempo
7. Ma belle si ton ame
8. Rosette, pour un peu d'absence
9. When I am laid in Earth
10. Polo
11. The Seal Man
12. Do it again
13. Tale as old as time
About the artist:
Maria is an internationally renowned mezzo-soprano known for her powerful and expressive performances. She has performed at prestigious venues across Europe, collaborated with renowned conductors and ensembles and is recognised for her ability to bring deep emotion and storytelling to her performances. In addition to her work as a performer, Maria has developed her own music history course, further demonstrating her passion for imparting knowledge and promoting classical music to a diverse audience.
Maria has created a series of unique opera and song programmes that combine favourite arias with rare, little-known works presented in an engaging 'melologue' format. This approach interweaves classical unaccompanied singing with engaging storytelling, sharing interesting anecdotes about composers, historical context and personal stories, creating an immersive experience for seasoned concertgoers and newcomers alike.
Another concert coming soon: “Two Musical Worlds”
Looking for more music?
On May 31, don’t miss “Two Musical Worlds” a breathtaking piano dialogue between classical virtuoso Rem Urasin and jazz master Pablo Lapidusas.
An evening of contrasts, improvisation, and shared rhythm.
Get tickets for both concerts and enjoy a special combined price
TICKETS
Combo “early birds”
2-in-1 Concert Ticket “Melologue” + ”Two Musical Worlds” Limited seats. On sale until 21 May 22:00 Free choice of a seat in the hall (seats are not assigned)
65,00 €
+1,63 € ticket service fee
Sale ended
How to get to the venue
Address: R. 2 da Matinha, 5º, 1950-326 Lisboa
Metro:
Take the red metro line (Linha Vermelha) and get to Bela Vista station. From there, it's about an 11-minute walk to the concert venue.
Train:
Take the train to Braço de Prata station (Azambuja or Sintra lines). From the station, it's about a 7 minute walk.
Bus:
Bus 728:
- From Cais do Sodré to the stop R. Fernando Palha
- You can also take this bus from Oriente station
It is about 1 minute walk from the stop to the site.
Buses nos. 210, 781, 718 and 755 also stop nearby - they all go through the Matinha neighbourhood and stop near R. Fernando Palha.
