At the Church of Misericórdia of Vila do Conde, throughout 2026, from January to December, ten curated organ concerts will take place, offering a deeply enriching journey through European organ music from the 16th to the 19th century.

André Bandeira, resident organist of the private church of the Holy House of Mercy, with his distinctive interpretative sensitivity, will elevate each moment beyond mere musical enjoyment, transforming it into an artistic and educational experience.

In an engaging way, the historical, social, and cultural contexts that shaped the repertoire, styles, and various European organ schools will be evoked.

PROGRAMME:

CONCERT IV

ORGAN MUSIC 1650–1700 – France and Italy

FRANCE

Guillaume-Gabriel Nivers (c. 1632–1714)

• Suite du Premier ton: Prelude – Fugue – Récit de Tierce – Récit de Voix humaine – Duo – Récit de Cromhorne – Fugue Grave – Écho – À deux Coeurs

ITALY

Bernardo Pasquini (1637–1710)

• Partita sopra la Aria della Folia de Espagna

Alessandro Scarlatti (1660–1725)

• Toccata in A minor (Grave – Allegro – Presto)

Bernardo Storace (1637–1707)

• Ballo della Battaglia

• Balletto

FRANCE

André Raison (c. 1640–1719)

• Offerte du 5e ton sur “Le Vive le Roy des Parisiens”