“Songs for Shakespeare” consists of original musical and performance material where the starting point is Shakespeare’s words taken from different sources and with no apparent connection between them.
Gluing these pieces together into a patchwork blanket creates a new narrative that tears the Shakespearean universe from one end to the other.
Imagined by Maria João and João Farinha, partners for over 10 years in the OGRE electric jazz project, the idea arises of increasing this basic formation of electric pianos, synthesizers, electronics and drums to include a chamber ensemble that will provide a palette of colours not possible until now, thus vitalizing this Shakespearean universe with a modern twist.
This show is an accessible experience for the entire public, not requiring prior knowledge of the most famous playwright nor being excessively intellectual, just as his plays, for example, were not. In this sense, it can be an introduction to his wonderful collection, possibly sparking curiosity for the author.
We also count on the precious contribution of André Gago who will help us bring these dusty words to life.
- Concert with interpretation in Portuguese Sign Language.
- Maria João | OGRE electric – “Love Looks Not With The Eyes”
- Video: Nuno Barbosa Animation & Artwork: Lia Fernandes Production Video: Nuno Barbosa, João Farinha
- Post-Production: Nuno Barbosa Makeup Artist: Zakahia Executive Production: João Farinha “
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
- Act I, Scene I – Helena
- music: João Farinha
- text: William Shakespeare
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