Wednesday 19 December 2007

Classical Music at Alvor’s Igreja Matriz Church: Xmas 2007


On Sunday 23rd December at 15:30PM celebrate Christmas by attending the Christmas concert at Alvor’s main church.

The programme consists of António Vivaldi – Magnificat RV 610 with the Ensemble Vocal Pro Música followed by Johann Sebastian Bach’s concert for 2 violins, BWV 1043.


Links:

Orquestra do Norte

Ensemble Vocal Pro Música

António Vivaldi – Magnificat RV 610

Johann Sebastian Bach – Concert for 2 violins, BWV 1043

Pictures of Alvor

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Algarve Holiday Studio: http://www.geocities.com/algarve_holiday/
For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Saturday 15 December 2007

2007 Christmas Concert in Portimão’s Igreja Matriz Church


Celebrate Christmas by attending the Christmas concert at Portimão’s main church: Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição on Saturday 22nd December at 21:30PM.

Note: The church is next to the Alameda Square and close to the Shopping Zone

The programme consists of Antonin Dvorák’s – Symphony N.º 9, Op.95 ("The New World" Symphony) performed by the Orchestra of the North and Christmas Canticles for Chorus and Orchestra sung by Ensemble Vocal Pro Música.

Orquestra do Norte are from the Town of Amarante & Ensemble Vocal Pro Música from Porto.
Links:

Orquestra do Norte

Ensemble Vocal Pro Música

Dvorák’s "The New World" Symphony

Amarante Town pictures
Porto Town pictures



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Algarve Holiday Studio: http://www.geocities.com/algarve_holiday/
For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Tuesday 4 December 2007

Portimão welcomes the New Year with the most impressive and spectacular firework display !


Along the 5.4 km of the Portimão Riverside, Praia da Rocha beach and Alvor Riverside expect the beautiful sea and night sky to become lit in vibrant and explosive colour as the New Year is ushered in!

All in all 8.5 tons, comprising of 80 000 fireworks - fired at the rate of 5000 per minute - will ensure the year ends with a proper bang!


The spectacle promises to break World records!

{Traditionally the biggest fireworks event is held in Madeira, Portugal, during the New Year celebrations.}




Time to choose the ideal spot for your New Year celebration!

Links:
Fireworks according to wikipedia
Madeira’s 2007 New Year Celebrations Video

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Algarve Holiday Studio: http://www.geocities.com/algarve_holiday/
For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Saturday 1 December 2007

Portimão has the tallest Christmas tree in the Algarve

Porto may have the tallest Christmas tree in Europe (75 m) but the tallest tree in the Algarve (25 m) is in the heart of Portimão!


Visit the Alameda (Praça da República) where you can admire the tree and go skating in the 300m square ice rink (see below) or admire the Christmas decorations and lights in the surrounding streets of the Shopping Zone.




The ice skating rink is open now and until 6th January everyday from 10AM to 22PM.


Except the 24th & 31st of December when it will close at 6PM.



Time for Festive fun!





Links:
Porto’s Christmas Tree


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Algarve Holiday Studio: http://www.geocities.com/algarve_holiday/
For a memorable stay at Praia da Rocha, Algarve!