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Porto Pianofest is back for its 2025 edition, running from August 1 to 12 across multiple venues in Porto and the surrounding region. The annual classical piano festival brings together renowned pianists, emerging talents, and diverse musical programming for twelve days of concerts, masterclasses, and cultural events.
The festival opens on August 1 at Casa da Música's Sala Suggia with the Baptiste Trotignon Trio performing Brexit Music. The closing concert on August 12 features pianist Alexander Kobrin at the Palácio da Bolsa's Salão Nobre.
This year's program includes several cycles: Grandes Mestres (Great Masters) featuring established artists like Artur Pizarro and Jean Saulnier at the University of Porto's Noble Hall, Residências Artísticas (Artistic Residencies) showcasing emerging international pianists at CARA in Matosinhos, and Música à Hora de Almoço (Lunchtime Music) with performances at the Reitoria and Museu Romântico.
Special events include a family concert on August 9, the Música no Jardim (Music in the Garden) performance at Pátio do Romántico, and Anthony de Mare's Projecto Liaisons at the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art on August 10. The festival also extends beyond Porto with concerts in Vila do Conde and Vila Nova de Famalicão.
Masterclasses and conferences led by Artur Pizarro, Anthony de Mare, and Oscar Colomina i Bosch offer learning opportunities for students and music enthusiasts throughout the festival. A general pass for all concerts and events is available for purchase.
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