Testimonials

Paulo inácio

Joana Carneiro

Maria José Álvarez Borondo

Isabel Cruz

Alcina Gonçalves

Firmino Miranda Rodrigues

Rui Lopes

I' so happy, and so proud! I'm feeling really thankful: to the Cistermúsica directors, production and technical team, to the many friends who came, but above all to this excellent group of so inspiring and talented musicians! Thank you, guys!

Fernando Miguel Jalôto
Ludovice Ensemble

I had a truly wonderful time at the 2019 Cistermúsica festival in Alcobaça (and an additional concert in Arouca), together with my colleague Michelle L O'Connor. Many thanks to everyone at the festival who made our stay truly memorable!

Wolodymyr Smishkewych

 Such a pleasure and unique opportunity, to spend 4 days in such breathtaking venue (Monastery of Alcobaça), working with an incredible team of very talented musicians and some of the most divine music ever written! We are so thankful!

Fernando Miguel Jalôto

"One of the country's most important music festivals, presenting an impressive program."

Luís Castro Mendes
Minister of Culture

"We hold our participation in the XXVI Cistermúsica with immense esteem and value! It was a very moving and emotional moment in our journey."

Fernando Duarte
Choreographer and Dancer

"Thank you very much for the opportunity! It was a pleasure to be a part of this festival!"

Tiago Derriça
Composer

"Grateful for participating in this edition (26th). Congratulations to the direction once again for everything!"

Christina Margotto
Pianist