2000 Years of Love

About the event

"2000 Years of Love" is an a cappella journey through the history of love songs - from the ancient beauty of Seikilos' Epitaph to the modern magic of "A Tale as Old as Time."

Time: 24/05/2025, 19:00 – 20:30

Location: All Portugal Space

This chamber concert, performed without instruments, brings together more than two millennia of longing, joy, heartbreak and devotion - in ancient Greek, Latin, French, Occitan, Italian, Spanish, Russian and English.

The format of the programme is very flexible, requires no tools or special equipment and can be adapted to the needs of a particular hall.

Melologue is a blend of a cappella singing, spoken narration and theatrical presence where the voice becomes both melody and meaning.

Reminiscent of a monodrama in form but devoid of instruments, melologue weaves narrative and song into a single chain, echoing the traditions of ancient bards and romantic reciters, yet remaining distinctly personal and contemporary.

Programme:

1. Seikilos Epitaph

2. Kalenda maya

3. Quand je fus pris au pavillion

4. Greensleeves

5. Dapoi ch'un orsa

6. So ben mi ch'a bon bon tempo

7. Ma belle si ton ame

8. Rosette, pour un peu d'absence

9. When I am laid in Earth

10. Polo

11. The Seal Man

12. Do it again

13. Tale as old as time

About the artist:

Maria is an internationally renowned mezzo-soprano known for her powerful and expressive performances. She has performed at prestigious venues across Europe, collaborated with renowned conductors and ensembles and is recognised for her ability to bring deep emotion and storytelling to her performances. In addition to her work as a performer, Maria has developed her own music history course, further demonstrating her passion for imparting knowledge and promoting classical music to a diverse audience.

Maria has created a series of unique opera and song programmes that combine favourite arias with rare, little-known works presented in an engaging 'melologue' format. This approach interweaves classical unaccompanied singing with engaging storytelling, sharing interesting anecdotes about composers, historical context and personal stories, creating an immersive experience for seasoned concertgoers and newcomers alike.A living timeline of music, voice, and romance - powerful, pure, and timeless.