Pombalino: Lisbon after the great earthquake of 1755

Friday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m.

Presented by instrumental chamber ensemble As the Crow Flies, “Pombalino” draws inspiration from the remarkable reconstruction of Lisbon following the devastating 1755 earthquake. Like Paris, Vienna, London, and Dresden, Lisbon was a thriving hub of music during the 17th and 18th centuries. This showcase takes its name from Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, the Marquês de Pombal, who oversaw the reconstruction. Works by Costa, Leite, Almeida, Avondano, and Nogueira encapsulate the musical richness of Portugal before and after the earthquake.

Featuring

As the Crow Flies

Eliana Estrada, violin
Ryan Cheng, violin
Pearl de la Motte, viola 
Luka Stefanovic, cello
Josue Reyes, bass 
Nathan Mondry, harpsichord 
Dani Zanuttini-Frank, plucked strings

As The Crow Flies is a young and vibrant ensemble founded in 2024, composed of recent graduates from some of the world’s most renowned historical performance programs. The ensemble’s distinct focus on music from cosmopolitan hubs—rather than the traditional centers of Italy, France, Germany, and England—offers fresh perspectives on familiar baroque styles. The ensemble strives to interpret music in a way that is both historically informed and emotionally resonant, performing "from the inside out."