Porto Symphony Orchestra and Pedro Abrunhosa together in solidarity concert

Dand according to Casa da Música, in a statement released today, the solidarity concert that brings together the Symphony Orchestra of Porto Casa da Música, under the direction of conductor Diogo Costa, and Pedro Abrunhosa, is scheduled for July 12 in the Suggia Room of that cultural equipment.

The revenue of this show “reverts in full in favor of two institutions deeply rooted in the communities affected” by the depression Kristin: the Association of Philharmonics of the Municipality of Leiria and the Sport Operário Marinhense.

The Association of Philharmonics of the Municipality of Leiria represents the eleven philharmonics of the municipality, “guardians of a living and participated musical tradition”.

Sport Operário Marinhense, at the age of 102, “is a cultural reference of the Marinha Grande, through its School of Arts and Movement and a continuous work in the artistic, formative and community areas”.

The two institutions “have suffered significant damage to their infrastructure, and the support raised will contribute to their recovery and to the continuity of the mission that defines them”.

Tickets for the concert at Casa da Música, with values between 25 and 45 euros, are already for sale.

In addition, a “symbolic ticket” was also created, with values between 25 and 45 euros, for those who want to support “even without being present”.

Nineteen people died in Portugal following the passing of the depressions Kristin, Leonardo and Marta, earlier this year, which also caused many hundreds injured and displaced. More than half of the deaths were recorded in recovery work.

The total or partial destruction of homes, businesses and equipment, the fall of trees and structures, the closing of roads, schools and transport services, and the cutting of energy, water and communications, floods and floods are the main material consequences of the storm.

The Centro, Lisboa and Vale do Tejo and Alentejo regions were the most affected.