The term ‘promenade’ (French se promener, which means to walk) was first used in the 19^th century, to refer to concerts in the gardens of London, where the audience could wander while listening to live music.

In January 2016, the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum adopted this concept, transferring the usual Sunday concerts, which used to occur in the Museum and Art Library halls, to the galleries, providing the audience with an opportunity to enjoy live music during their visit to the collection. Therefore, we encourage the visitor to move around freely during the concerts, saving the seats for people with reduced mobility.

These concerts take place on the first Sunday of every month, at 4:00 p.m. The admission is free.

Next concert:

8 January 2017

Tamila Kharambura, violine
Olesya Kyba, piano

Programme

W.A. Mozart
Sonata in E minor K.304

1. Allegro
2. Tempo di Menuetto

P.I. Tchaikovsky
Meditation op. 42

1. Penderecki
   Cadenza for violin solo (1984)

1. Chausson
   Poème op. 25

1. Bartók
   6 Romanian Folk Dances SZ. 56