Works
.COMPOSITIONS | FILM MUSIC | INSTALLATION
2026. Celebration
Symphony Orchestra 3.3.3.3. / 4.3.3.1. / timp., 3 perc. / Hrp., Pf. / strings
Commissioned by Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian for the 70th anniversary commemorations
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2026. Leve, levemente
solo Cello and ensemble
Commissioned by Artway as part of the BEYRA Artistic Laboratory
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2025. Cantata para Dona Leonor
Mixed Choir, for English horn, Harp, Percussion (one player) String Quartet amd Mixed choir (SSAATTBB)
Commissioned by Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa.
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2024. Impropérios
Mixed Choir
Commissioned by Capella de São Vicente.
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2024. Critical Zone
Mixed Quintet (Bass Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Piano and electronics)
Commissioned by APC/Lisbon Players Ensemble.
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2023. Stereotype, fracture and coda
Recorders, Piano and Percussion.
Commissioned by Borealis Ensemble.
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2023. One from All-in-One
Oboe and Electronics.
Commissioned by Associação Arte no Tempo.
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Arte no Tempo
2021. Pedal and Coda
Flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, violin, viola and cello.
Comissioned by Orquestra Sinfónica Juvenil
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2020. 5P_in4.4&Loop
Cello and Electronics.
Commissioned by Associação Arte no Tempo.
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Arte no Tempo
2020. Uníssono
for ensemble and eletronics [fl. ob. 2 cl. F.hn. Electric Piano. vl. vla. vc. Cb.
Commissioned by Associação Arte no Tempo.
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2020. Ludwig Sonate
Trio for Viola , Cello and Piano
Commissioned by Fundação Centro Cultural de Belém CCB
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Arte no Tempo
2019. Os sons em volta (v2)
Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Viola,Cello, Harp, Piano, Pecussion and electronics.
Commissioned by Grupo de Música Contemporânea de Lisboa.
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2018. Quattro (Rev 2018)
Percussion ensemble and electronics. [Score review and update of real-time electronics programming].
Commissioned by Associação Arte no Tempo.
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2017. Os sons em volta (v1)
Acousmatic
Work included in co-produced performance “Projeto Constança: Jornada de homenagem a Constança Capdeville”. CESEM/FCSH
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2016. Pianissimo
Wind band, Piano and electronics [4fl. 2ob. 2cl. Bcl. 2 A sax. T sax. B sax. 4 Tp. 4 F hn. 2 Tbn. B tbn Tb. 3 Perc. Hrp. solo pf. timp. Db.]
This work was commissioned by a Consortium under the direction of Alberto Roque and the Escola Superior de Música de Lisboa Students Association
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2016. Procissão, for Wind band
Wind band
Commisioned by Banda Filarmónica Nossa Senhora das Neves, Ponta Delgada.
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2016. Bamarim-marim-im-im
Marimba and electronics, didactic work
Commissioned by Aveiro Síntese
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Arte no Tempo
2016. Formigas
Orchestra
Commisioned by Companhia Nacional de Bailado.
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2014. O Prato, sobre um poema de Salette Tavares
Piano and Tenor
Commissioned by Câmara Municipal de Almada
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2013. Canto o Presente, e também o passado e o Futuro
Mixed choir, recitant and electronics
Commissioned by Fundação Casa da Música
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2012. All-in-one expanded
Symphony Orchestra 3.3.3.3. / 4.3.3.1. / timp., 3 perc. / Hrp., Pf. / strings, electronics [fixed media]
Commissioned by Fundação Casa da Música
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2011. Instante
Symphony Orchestra 3.3.3.3. / 4.3.3.1. / timp., 3 perc. / Hrp., Pf. / strings, electronics [fixed media]
Commissioned by da RTP/Antena2
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2010. All-in-one
Large ensemble and electronics [fl.ob. cl. bn.F hn. tp. tbn. pf. perc. 2 vl. vla. vlc. Cb.]
Commissioned by Fundação Casa da Música.
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2010. Frentic minute
Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello and Piano
Commissioned by Misomusic
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2009. Crossfade
Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano Harp and Pecussion
Commissioned by Grupo de Música Contemporânea de Lisboa
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2009. Painting wordpainting
Large ensemble, choir and electronics [fl. ob. cl. bn. F hn. Tp. Tbn. choir(ssaattbb) pf. perc. 2vl. vla. vlc. Cb.]
Commissioned by Grupo de Música Contemporânea de Lisboa
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2005. Quattro
Percussion ensemble (4 players) and electronics
Commissioned by Centro Tempo Reale / RAI, Italy
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2002. Limiar
Clarinet and electronics
Commissioned by Centro Cultural de Belém
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mic.pt
2001. Duetto
Piano and electronics
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1998. Clepsidra
Strings [vl1 vl2 vla1 vla2 vlc1 vlc2]
Commissioned by Sinfonietta de Lisboa
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mic.pt
1998. Retábulo-Melodrama
Piano, tenor and recitant
Commissioned by Festival dos 100 dias, Prize ACARTE - Madalena Perdigão.
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1997. Indícios de oiro
Piano and soprano
Commissioned by ACARTE
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Musicoteca
1996. Wordpainting
Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Piano and female voice.
Claudio Carneyro 1996 Composition award
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1995. Al niente...
Large ensemble [fl. ob. cl. bn. Fhn. Tpa. vl. vla. vlc. Cb.]
Joly Braga Santos 1996 award
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mic.pt
.FILM MUSIC/SOUND
Duration: 35 mins.
SinopsysEduardo, Walter, and Leonidov are three little pigs from the south, north, and east of Europe. Following the death of their mother, they embark on a journey through three different architectural universes, experiencing three distinct ways of dwelling and relating to nature. In these worlds: traditional, modernist, and contemporary, they encounter various wolves and migratory birds that will awaken fears and put their generosity to the test.
Credits
Direction: Miguel Pires de Matos
Writers: Miguel Pires de Matos
Production: Praça Filmes, Estórias em Movimento - Ana Carina Estróia, Miguel Pires de Matos
Animation: Animadores/Animators: Gabriel Mendes, Hugo Santos, Joana Batista, Luís Vital | Desenvolvimento gráfico e cenários/Graphic development and set design: Vasco Casula, David Silva
Music: Carlos Caires
Sound: Carlos CairesSynopsis
An abstract animated film centered on the theme of "matter." Developed in four acts (movements), each defined by a distinct graphic and sonic universe, the film takes the viewer on a journey through the four primary states of matter: solid, liquid, gaseous, and plasma.
Within each section, three conceptual dimensions coexist, corresponding to three different areas of human knowledge: science, art, and religion. These sub-themes serve as the inspiration for the abstract shapes, sounds, movements, and rhythms that compose the film's animated sequences.Technical Credits
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Screenplay and Direction: Miguel Pires de Matos
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Music and Sound Design: Carlos Caires
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Graphics and Visual Construction: Miguel Pires de Matos, Bernardo Sarmento, Sandra Ramos, and Sílvia Namorado
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Director of Photography: Carlos Cunha
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Editing: Miguel Pires de Matos
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Stop-Motion Animation: Bernardo Sarmento, Sandra Ramos, and Miguel Pires de Matos
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Digital Animation: Miguel Pires de Matos
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General Technical Support and 3D Printing: Tiago Mateus, António Vicente, and Ricardo Ferreira
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Producer: Ana Carina Estroia
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Production Assistance: Rosinda Sousa
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Accounting: Olímpio Galvão, Alam Sousa
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Production Company: Praça Filmes
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Animation Techniques: Objects, 2D and 3D computer animation
Acknowledgments: Ana Carolina Marques, António Pires de Matos, Elvira Fortunato, Fernando Galrito, Joana Vaz Pinto, Robert Willey, Rui Pereira, Monstra Festival, Cenimat | I3N, Vicarte.
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.INSTALLATION
Invisible Places
Invisible Places-MUSEUM is a highly interactive space in which the participant uses his or her hand to awaken and manipulate a multi-channel sound system in dialogue with an imagery component. The software also includes other features aimed at sound performance and improvisation in immersive environments.