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Brazilian Singer Portrays Orpheus at the Óbidos Opera Festival in Portugal

Público5 September 2026 at 12:20

Brazilian mezzo-soprano Luisa Francesconi is part of the cast of the play Orpheus and Eurydice at the Óbidos Opera Festival in Portugal. The Brazilian's performance is scheduled for September 19 and 20, when she'll interpret the role of Orpheus.

The Óbidos Opera Festival begins its activities this Saturday, September 5. The event presents a program that includes the production of Orpheus and Eurydice, a work that also features the character Eurydice in the cast.

Luisa Francesconi is a Brazilian mezzo-soprano who was invited to participate in this production of the Portuguese festival. The play Orpheus and Eurydice is one of the main attractions of this year's edition of the event in Óbidos.

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