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Atlantics: Crossings of the Lusophone Worlds

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Dec 8 – May 29Free

Atlantics: Crossings of the Lusophone Worlds

In 2026-2027, the Nadia and Lili Boulanger Conservatory invites students, families, and audiences to embark on a journey to the heart of the Lusophone worlds. Entitled Atlantics - Crossings of the Lusophone Worlds, this artistic and educational season will explore the links between Portugal, Brazil, Lusophone Africa, and France through concerts, dance, theater, meetings, and shared creations.

Conservatoire Municipal Nadia et Lili Boulanger (Paris 9th)

Part of the Nadia and Lili Boulanger Conservatory Events programme

About

This year, the Nadia and Lili Boulanger Conservatory honors Lusophone cultures through a unifying project that will accompany students throughout the 2026-2027 season. Named Atlantics: Crossings of the Lusophone Worlds, this artistic journey proposes to explore the exchanges, influences, and legacies that have connected Europe, Africa, and South America for centuries.

Music, dance, and theater will meet through concerts, performances, lectures, and participatory projects inspired by the cultures of Portugal, Brazil, and Lusophone African countries. Throughout the year, students, guest artists, and cultural partners will bring this crossing between continents, cultures, and disciplines to life.

Throughout the year, several highlights will enrich the project: concerts, lectures, partnerships with French and Portuguese cultural institutions, as well as a production based on Chico Buarque's Ópera do Malandro, mobilizing several disciplines of the conservatory.

From the universe of Fernando Pessoa to the popular rhythms of Brazil, via Portuguese musical and choreographic traditions, Atlantics is an invitation to discover the richness and diversity of a cultural space shaped by travels, encounters, and blending.

A season to live together, at the Conservatory and beyond its walls.

Our take on this event

Prepare to be transported across the Atlantic through a season dedicated to the vibrant soul of Portuguese-speaking cultures. Whether you are into rhythmic beats or theatrical storytelling, this immersive journey celebrates the unique artistic connections between Europe, Africa, and Brazil.

From December 8, 2026, to May 29, 2027, the Nadia and Lili Boulanger Conservatory hosts Atlantiques: Traversées des mondes lusophones. This season-long project explores the rich connections between Europe, Africa, and South America through music, dance, and theater. Designed to celebrate the heritage of Portugal, Brazil, and Portuguese-speaking African nations, this artistic journey features concerts, lectures, and collaborative performances. Participation is free of charge for the public, although specific access conditions, such as mandatory booking, depend on the individual event. Whether you are interested in literary influences or vibrant rhythms, this program offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse cultural landscape in the 9th arrondissement.

Throughout the 2026-2027 season, the Nadia and Lili Boulanger Conservatory presents a series of events dedicated to the Lusophone world. Running from December 8, 2026, to May 29, 2027, the project titled Atlantiques explores the historical and artistic exchanges that have shaped Europe, Africa, and South America for centuries. Students, professional artists, and cultural partners collaborate to bring this vision to life through a blend of academic study and performance.

The schedule features a diverse array of activities, including lectures and artistic projects that span music, dance, and theater. A key highlight of the season is a multi-disciplinary creation based on Chico Buarque’s Ópera do Malandro, showcasing the talent of the conservatory’s students alongside institutional partners from France and Portugal.

Events take place at the conservatory’s premises in the 9th arrondissement and at various external venues. While all events are free, access requirements vary by session; some are open to the public, while others require prior reservation. Visitors should check the specific details for each activity to ensure participation.

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