A classical music concert by the orchestra of which Martim Sousa Tavares has been the permanent conductor since January 2023. The programme is dedicated to Franz Schubert, Frederick Delius and a youth symphony by Camille Saint-Saëns that has never been performed in Portugal.

Foco Maestro is a project by Teatro São Luiz, in which a conductor is invited every year to decide on certain programming moments. In 2024, Martim Sousa Tavares has free rein, and will present five different proposals between February and December.

Programme

Frederick Delius, Two pieces for small orchestra
– Upon hearing the first cuckoo in Spring
– Summer night on the river

Franz Schubert, Overture in the Italian Style, D.951

Camille Saint-Saëns, Symphony in A major
– Poco adagio – Allegro vivace
– Andantino
– Scherzo
– Finale: Allegro molto