The Savannah VOICE Festival is slated to host “ALMO & Julio Resende – Portuguese Music Reimagined” on March 23.

This concert, which has been touring the U.S. is presented by tenor Paulo Lapa and baritone Tiago Matos with pianist and composer Júlio Resende. They will also be joined by special guests. Together they will perform traditional Portuguese songs and Fado music, a form of Portuguese singing that is often associated with pubs, cafés, and restaurants.

Early in their musical journeys, Lapa and Matos were Festival Artists at the Savannah VOICE Festival, attending the Milnes VOICE Studio on full scholarships, thanks to the support of donors. This concert is presented to raise funds to support the studies of more young musicians like Paulo and Tiago and scholarship tickets are priced at $150, with other tickets starting at $37.50.

In a press release,  Maria Zouves, Co-Founder and President of Sherrill Milnes VOICE Programs said, “It is so exciting to welcome back these talented alumnae of our VOICE Programs and we are grateful to Asbury Memorial Church for once again being our gracious host. “The fact that they have returned to Savannah to ‘pay it forward’ and raise funds for other young singers seeking an opportunity to develop their skills is very meaningful.”

The Savannah VOICE Festival was founded in 2013 and takes place every August with a two- week celebration of concerts, events and educational presentations as well as special events throughout the year. Focusing on arts awareness and audience development in the performing arts, it offers music from opera, musical theatre and popular song.

This stop on the US tour will take place at Asbury Memorial Church in Savannah, GA, at at 3 p.m.

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