The commemorative ceremony for the 150^th anniversary of the birth of Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian celebrates the life of the man who bestowed his wealth for the creation of the Foundation named after him. In addition to the concert by the Gulbenkian Choir and Orchestra, the ceremony includes the announcement of the winners of the competition “Who is Calouste?”, as well as the highlights of the youth debate on “Global Citizenship Today.”

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Gulbenkian Choir and Orchestra

For the anniversary day concert, the Gulbenkian Choir and Orchestra, accompanied by members of the Orquestra Geração and the singers Carla Caramujo (soprano), Cátia Moreso (mezzo-soprano), Marco Alves dos Santos (tenor) and Luís Rodrigues (bass), perform, under the direction of the conductor Nuno Coelho.

Antonín Dvořák 
Symphony No. 9, Op. 95, “From the New World,” 3^rd and 4^th Movements

Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, “Choral”, 4^th Movement