Nights of Queluz 2026
Raúl da Costa + Samuel Mariño - Soul and Song
Embark on a journey through the history of European song, from the Renaissance to the Romantic era, performed by Samuel Mariño and Raúl da Costa on the Clementi fortepiano of the National Palace of Queluz. A recital where heritage, emotion and music come together in an atmosphere of exceptional intimacy.
Soul and Song
From the intimate delicacy of John Dowland to the Romantic lyricism of Bellini, Viardot and Rossini, this recital traces more than three centuries of European song, revealing the evolution of vocal writing through time. Between the expressiveness of the Baroque, the elegance of the Classical period and the emotional intensity of Romanticism, each work offers a different musical expression of love, melancholy, longing and contemplation.
Male soprano Samuel Mariño and pianist Raúl da Costa guide audiences through this journey in a dialogue between voice and instrument, enriched by the distinctive sound of the historic Clementi fortepiano from the collection of the National Palace of Queluz. The instrument's unique timbre adds an exceptional heritage dimension to the recital. Its sound world, closely related to that of the early nineteenth century, offers the opportunity to rediscover part of this repertoire through the tonal colours and balance for which it was originally conceived.
Samuel Mariño (male soprano)
Raúl da Costa (fortepiano)
PROGRAMME:
- John Dowland (1563-1626): Come Again, Sweet Love
- Giulio Caccini (1551-1618): Amarilli mia bella
- Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741): Sposa son disprezzata
- Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764): Tristes apprêts
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): E Susanna non vien!... Dove sono
- Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827): Ecco quel fiero istante!
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): Dans un bois solitaire
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): Voi che sapete
- Franz Schubert (1797-1828): La pastorella
- Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835): Malinconia, Ninfa gentile
- Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835): Ma rendi pur contento
- Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835): Vaga luna che inargenti
- Pauline Viardot (1821-1910): Havanaise
- Fernando Sor (1778-1839): Mis descuidados ojos
- Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868): Canzonetta spagnola
What's Included
- Admission to the concert venue from 20:30 pm.
- Concert at 9.00 pm.
Additional Information
- Recommended for audiences aged 6 and over.
- Late admission is not permitted.
- Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded except in the event of a change of date or cancellation.
- Please plan your journey in advance according to your chosen means of transport to ensure you arrive on time.
Getting there
- The National Palace and Gardens of Queluz are located at the following coordinates: 38º 45’ 1.46” N 9º 15’ 28.40” W.
- Public transport: Approximately a 15-minute walk from the Palace, the “Queluz – Quatro Caminhos” stop is served by Carris Metropolitana bus routes 1717, 1601, 1530 and 1602. Route no. 1513, operated by the same company, stops directly in front of the Palace.
- Private vehicle: On the IC19 (between Lisbon and Sintra), take the “Queluz-Palácio” exit.
- Parques de Sintra’s responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company is not responsible for external circumstances, namely access routes and transport to the sites.
Nights of Queluz 2026
- Artistic Director: Massimo Mazzeo
- Promoter: Parques de Sintra
- Partner: Divino Sospiro
- Support: Sintra Municipality
- Media Partner: Antena 2