Pedro Lima x Martim Sousa Tavares x Banda Sinfónica Portuguesa: DANCE SUITE

DANCE SUITE is an orchestral work that transforms the stage into a DJ cabin. Through a continuous set, nearly 40 musicians will travel symphonically through the main genres of current dance music: from Germanic dark clubbing to light house, which has been brightening up the dance floors since the 90s.

Pedro Lima, the creator and composer of the piece, has developed several award-winning projects in Portugal and abroad. His work collapses stylistic barriers, reflecting the current moment, and combining independent and collaborative proposals.

In this piece, Lima collaborates with Martim Sousa Tavares, conductor, artistic director and mediator, who has worked with several national and international orchestras. His musical creations stand out particularly in theatre and opera, and his mediation work spans across television, radio and publishing, among others.

The Banda Sinfónica Portuguesa (Portuguese Symphonic Band), based in Porto, made its debut in 2005 and has a vast track record of performing works by a wide range of creators. It regularly performs at the Guilhermina Suggia Hall, at the invitation of the Casa da Música Foundation.

This performance forms part of the programme for the first edition of Fogo Fátuo.

Photographs by Dinis Santos