The collegiate church of Santo Antão in Évora was one of the most important religious institutions of the city. It was also an important place of musical activity. This text will focus on the organ activity in the Collegiate during the 1570s, following the end of construction and repairs in the church.

In 1619 King Philip III (II of Portugal) made a visit to the city of Évora part of his journey through Portugal. He remained there for several days receiving the Senate members as well as other important institutions of the city such of the Inquisition and the main religious authorities. The King also visited the Jesuit College and other…[Read more]

Francisco Velez (fl. 1537-1585) was singer at Évora Cathedral chapel throughout the sixteenth century. He also hold the post of mestre da Claustra at the Cathedral after Mateus d’Aranda left Évora. Not much is known about Velez’s life but his long musical career places him among the most important music masters in Évora during the sixteenth century.

Um dos legados mais detalhados que se se conhecem associados à Igreja de São Pedro de Évora é o testamento feito em 1377 por Maria Dias, camareira da rainha D. Beatriz, instituindo uma capela de missas nessa igreja para salvação da sua alma. No século XVI foi produzido um livro com o cantochão das missas que Maria Dias havia instituído para uso…[Read more]