Talk by António Gomes de Pinho
SIPO is delighted to announce that the 2013 edition will feature a talk by António Gomes de Pinho, titled "The importance of Culture in a time of crisis". The talk will in Portuguese.
This talk replaces the previously announced talk by Rui Vieira Nery.
Tribute to Helena Sá e Costa
SIPO 2013 will include a tribute to the pianist Helena Sá e Costa for her centennial anniversary.
2 August 2013*
* Date changed, previously announced for the 27th of July.
Pianists
Paul Badura-Skoda
Manuela Gouveia
Luiz de Moura Castro
{ J.S. Bach }
Violoncellist
Márcio Carneiro
{ Luís Costa }
Commentator
Bruno Caseirão
Art Exhibition 2013
Meet SIPO 2013's exhibition artist:
Fernando Marques de Oliveira
His biography is Portuguese only but you can still see a few pictures of his work at the Art Exhibition link or by clicking here.
New classes for SIPO 2013
SIPO 2013 will have two new classes:
Piano Applied Technique and Tuning Technique.
Enrolment for 2013 now available.
You can now download the enrolment form for SIPO 2013 and register. There are a few changes in the conditions and fees so be sure to check them out.
Welcome!
Welcome to SIPO's website!
Since 1996, the International Piano Master-classes and Festival of Óbidos – Semana Internacional de Piano de Óbidos – SIPO is a landmark in the international music landscape.
We are happy and proud to welcome artists of exceptional reputation in the world of music offering musical moments of rare quality within a highly diversified festival programme.
SIPO receives institutional and financial support from the Municipality of Óbidos, the Portuguese Ministry of Culture/General Directorate of Arts as well as various sponsors.
The charm and hospitality of the medieval town of Óbidos have considerably contributed to the success of this extraordinary cultural event.
Manuela Gouveia
Artistic Director
SIPO 2013
2013 edition of the SIPO Piano Master Classes and Festival:
25 July - 5 August
Óbidos, Portugal.
SIPO 2010 Memories
A beautiful photo slideshow that showcases the beauty of Óbidos and the pleasant atmosphere of SIPO
Click on the picture to see the slideshow
