Maratona Ópera XXI - Concurso para novas óperas by Finisterra, Da Costa Ferreira, Ricardo, J., Jesus, M., Mo. 31 Aug. 2020, Ab (2020/2020), Unter der Regie von António Pires, Dirigat Rita Castelo Blanco, Jardins do Palácio Marquês de Pombal, Oeiras, Portugal

Selected short operas by young Portuguese composers, are presented in absolute creation, to be evaluated by a jury of mixed personalities, of varied artistic fields, moving way the idea of opera to a specialized niche. The Award Carlos de Pontes Leça* of 5000 euros, will be attributed to the winning opera, as a new opera commission, to be presented in future editions of the Festival. This contest and award intend to stimulate the composition of new repertoire, the emerging of new talents and the empowerment of the relation between opera and audience of today.