MEETING OF PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAS

The fourth evening of the 2023 Vimioso Biennale was animated by the encounter of two orchestras: A Lira (The Lyre) from Ribadavia (Galicia, Spain), which traveled 275 km from its hometown to perform in Vimioso, and the Banda Filarmónica de Bragança (Philharmonic Orchestra of Bragança), coming from the district capital located about fifty kilometers away. The two orchestras took turns playing various well-known musical pieces, captivating the large audience composed of Galicians and Portuguese who came to admire and support them. Starting off quietly, they gradually stirred increasing enthusiasm among the audience before culminating in a grand finale. The final piece, played in unison by both philharmonics under the expert direction of their conductors, was reprised, requested again, and received standing ovations from a thoroughly captivated audience.