7 hills

The 7 hills / 7 cantatas project is an initiative of Ensemble 258.

It consists of a cycle of classical music concerts with repertoire from the Baroque era. The guiding link of the various events is the interpretation of a cantata, in this case by the famous German composer Johann Sebastian Bach, who elevated this musical genre to its maximum exponent in his time.

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Each cantata adds a repertoire of other lesser-known baroque composers, of different nationalities, with monthly frequency and in different monuments in the city of Lisbon.

The composition of the ensemble that performs the works has variable formation, depending on the needs of the repertoire. All concerts feature the presence of a guest conductor, a reference musician in the panorama of early music.

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In short, the project aims to:
- increase cultural diversity in the municipality of Lisbon, where early music concerts are still scarce.
- promote Lisbon's architectural heritage, bringing music to its historic churches.
- create points of contact between the various generations of musicians, through interaction with guest conductors.

- publicize the important work of JS Bach in the country's capital, similar to similar cycles in other European capitals.
- give visibility to lesser-known composers, including Portuguese composers or those who have been active in Portugal.