Since 2006
Síntese
Grupo de Música Contemporânea
Creating, performing and promoting the music of our time.
The ensemble
Taking new music to as many people as possible, always with the same rigor
Since 2006, Síntese – Contemporary Music Ensemble has commissioned, premiered and staged works of our time, in dialogue with Portuguese and international composers. We organise the Síntese Festival and the National Contemporary Performance Competition (CNIC), dedicated to young performers from across the country.
We are Portugal’s most active contemporary music ensemble, with several dozen concerts and educational activities each year, alongside artistic residencies and international presentations.
Highlights
Síntese Festival
The Guarda, Castelo Branco and Viseu Contemporary Music Cycle – more than twenty editions of premieres and concerts.
CNIC
The National Contemporary Performance Competition, open to young performers from across the country.
Come and listen
The music of our time, live
Follow the upcoming dates of the Síntese Festival and the open entries for the CNIC.