Portuguese soprano Sílvia Sequeira, awarded at the Cascais Opera – International Vocal Competition, will be one of the featured artists in the recital “Vocal Journey: Four Centuries of Lusophone Vocal Music”, taking place on June 6 at 7:30 PM at the historic Dom Pedro V Theatre in Macau.
The concert brings together young performers from Portugal, Hong Kong, and Macau — Sílvia Sequeira (soprano), Ashley Chui (mezzo-soprano), Chris Kun Hang Iek (baritone), and Arièle Zanini (piano) — in a musical journey dedicated to the Portuguese-language vocal tradition, spanning four centuries of musical creation, from the Baroque period to the 21st century.
Since being distinguished at Cascais Opera, Sílvia Sequeira has taken part in several artistic projects and concerts in Portugal and abroad, establishing herself as one of the rising young Portuguese voices. Among other engagements, she joined the cast of Suor Angelica at the Teatro Nacional de São Carlos, performed at the Lumina Festival in Cascais, and opened the 2026 edition of Cascais Opera at the Opening Concert.
The recital “Vocal Journey: Four Centuries of Lusophone Vocal Music” offers a panoramic perspective on opera and art song in Portuguese, unveiling lesser-known works from the Lusophone repertoire while highlighting the historical connections between Portugal, Brazil, and Macau through music.
Sílvia Sequeira’s participation in this concert further reflects the growing international dimension of Cascais Opera and the impact of the artistic collaboration networks developed through the competition, promoting the mobility and visibility of young Portuguese talents on international stages.
