Concert held at Pinter Studio celebrates the history and evolution of the Portuguese guitar
The concert "A Century of Carlos Paredes" at the Pinter Studio on June 9, 2025, brought together a diverse audience from Queen Mary and the broader community for an evening of Portuguese guitar virtuosity.
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Carlos Paredes (1925-2004), known as the master of Portuguese guitar, revolutionised the instrument through his bridging of traditional and classical music. The programme featured not only Paredes's celebrated compositions but also works by his father, Artur Paredes, and other musicians of both the Lisbon and Coimbra fado traditions. Throughout the performance, guitarists Luís Barroso and Ni Ferreirinha enriched the experience by sharing insights into the history and evolution of the Portuguese guitar.
