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The Magic Lantern | Before cinema

Lanterna Mágica

In this era of great technological sophistication, especially concerning images, Abi Feijó (from Casa Museu de Vilar, in collaboration with Elsa Cerqueira and Cinema para Crianças) takes us back in time. He guides us through an era when the image culture we have today didn't exist, revealing that the simplicity of archaic images can still amaze and enchant us, using a technology from the mid-17th century: the Magic Lantern.

The great ingenuity and simplicity of these hand-painted images still captivate us. This presentation includes about 70 magic lantern plates from the late 19th century, belonging to the collections of Casa Museu de Vilar and Elsa Cerqueira. The Magic Lanterns used date back to the late 19th century, including a Biunial lantern.

This show, accompanied by live music performed by André Aires (keyboard, clarinet, and sound effects) and Guilherme Magalhães (guitar), with sound by Rafael Silva, is divided into six parts:

  1. Musical Introduction: As the audience arrives.
  2. Historical Context: A brief overview of the origins of moving images, image projection, and the creation of audiovisual spectacles.
  3. Image Animation Mechanisms: Exploring various techniques to animate images.
  4. Visual and Poetic Narrative: Highlighting the importance of sound in complementing visual storytelling.
  5. Phantasmagoria Recreation: A recreation of what a Phantasmagoria might have been.
  6. Audience Engagement: Inviting the audience to closely observe the Magic Lantern slides, immersed in a conducive musical environment.

Art by Casa Museu de Vilar, opens in a new tab

History of MAGIC LANTERN

The Magic Lantern was invented in 1659 by Dutch physicist Christian Huygens. It was extremely popular from the late 17th to the late 20th century, in an era when image culture was virtually non-existent. It was the precursor to audiovisual shows (Phantasmagories), Optical Theatre (Luminous Pantomimes), and the Lumière Brothers' cinema. All devices that project images drawings, photographs, films, videos, or computers—are based on the same principles as the Magic Lantern. The Magic Lantern takes us back in time, bringing the magic of analog images, a technology from the mid-17th century, with a significant performative aspect dependent on the lanternist's skills and inspiration, making each presentation unique.

THE PORTUGUESE LANTERNISTS OF THE 21st CENTURY

Abi Feijó, Elsa Cerqueira, André Aires, Guilherme Magalhães, and Rafael Silva are the 21st-century Portuguese Lanternists. They present the Magic Lantern slides from the collections of Casa Museu de Vilar and Elsa Cerqueira. Abi Feijó, the creator and director of Casa Museu de Vilar, has been passionate about pre-cinema for many years. He began presenting Magic Lantern shows in 2014, initially solo and tentatively, later collaborating with other group members or Samuel Martins Coelho, incorporating live music into the performances. Elsa Cerqueira, winner of the Global Teacher Award 2021, invested part of her prize in acquiring a Magic Lantern and a collection of slides. Part of this collection is featured in these shows. André Aires, musician and composer, accompanies on the keyboard. Guilherme Magalhães plays the Portuguese and electric guitar. Rafael Silva is the sound technician.

Live Performance Log

  1. 2006/04/21: Individual presentations by Abi Feijó
  2. 2014/11/01: World Animation Festival - Lousada
  3. 2018: Almada Negreiros Exhibition, National Museum Soares dos Reis, Porto
  4. 2021/07: Monstra Festival, Lisbon
  5. 2021/11: Books & Movies Festival - Joaquim Sapinho Cultural Center, Benedita, Alcobaça
  6. 2022/03: Ink & Motion Festival - Catholic University of Porto

Doismileoito

Band

doismileoito, photograph by Sara Martins

Doismileoito is a Portuguese indie rock band from Maia, Porto, consisting of Pedro Pode (vocals and guitar), André Aires (drums), Nicolau Fernandes (bass), and Bruno Testo (guitar). They formed in 2005 and began rehearsing, as they say, "in a cold and damp garage." From the beginning, Doismileoito had clear priorities: to build a career and maintain a close connection with their audience. They chose their name because they found it aesthetically appealing.

The band decided to sing in Portuguese as they believe it is the easiest and most direct way to reach people and convey their message. Their inspirations include Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Beatles, Beastie Boys, Michael Jackson, Beethoven, Tom Waits, and Sam the Kid, with each band member drawing from different influences.

In 2006, they won the TMN Garage Sessions and opened the Sudoeste Festival at their fourth concert. They also performed at the first Super Bock em Stock and were featured in the last Fnac New Talents compilation. At the time, they didn’t feel the weight of responsibility, but now, looking back, they feel they were "out of context."

doismileoito Live Performance Log

  1. 001. 2006/04/21 - Eliminatória TMN Garage Sessions - Auditório TMN, Lisboa
  2. 002. 2006/04/29 - Azenha D. Zameiro, Vila do Conde
  3. 003. 2006/05/16 - Tendinha dos Clérigos, Porto
  4. 004. 2006/05/30 - Meia Final TMN Garage Sessions - Auditório TMN, Lisboa
  5. 005. 2006/06/01 - Mundo Mix - Alfândega do Porto, Porto
  6. 006. 2006/06/03 - TMN Summer Sessions - Terraplano de Santos, Lisboa
  7. 007. 2006/06/08 - Katus Bar, Castêlo da Maia
  8. 008. 2006/06/14 - TMN Summer Sessions - Praia do Ourigo, Porto
  9. 009. 2006/06/15 - Escola Preparatória de Valongo, Valongo
  10. 010. 2006/06/16 - Fresh, Marco de Canaveses
  11. 011. 2006/06/23 - Final TMN Garage Sessions - Aula Magna, Lisboa
  12. 012. 2006/08/03 - Mundo Mix - Castelo de Lagos, Lagos
  13. 013. 2006/08/04 - Festival Sudoeste 06 - Palco Principal, Zambujeira do Mar
  14. 014. 2006/09/30 - Mundo Mix - Forte de Cidadela, Cascais
  15. 015. 2006/10/28 - 2º Ciclo de Canções Urbanas -
  16. 016. 2006/12/22 - Fábrica de Som, Porto
  17. 017. 2007/04/05 - Fábrica de Som, Porto (com Feromona)
  18. 018. 2007/06/30 - Centro Cultural Vila Flor - Café Concerto, Guimarães
  19. 019. 2007/07/13 - Final TMN Garage Sessions - Santiago Alquimista, Lisboa
  20. 020. 2007/08/05 - Festival Sudoeste 07 - Tenda Planeta SW, Zambujeira do Mar
  21. 021. 2007/10/04 - Fábrica de Som, Porto (com Homem Mau)
  22. 022. 2008/04/17 - Xuven, Coimbra
  23. 023. 2008/04/22 - Aniversário Antena3 - Estúdios RTP, Lisboa
  24. 024. 2008/05/02 - Tertúlia Castelense, Maia
  25. 025. 2008/05/03 - Kastrus Bar, Forjães - Esposende
  26. 026. 2008/05/23 - Bar N101, Caldas das Taipas - Braga
  27. 027. 2008/05/24 - Festival de Música da Maia - Fórum da Maia, Maia
  28. 028. 2008/06/06 - Galeria do Desassossego, Beja
  29. 029. 2008/06/07 - Bafo de Baco, Loulé
  30. 030. 2008/07/19 - Maiact - Complexo de Ténis da Maia, Maia
  31. 031. 2008/08/07 - Cine-Teatro João Mota, Sesimbra
  32. 032. 2008/12/03 - Festival Super Bock em Stock - Cinema S. Jorge - Sala 2, Lisboa
  33. 033. 2008/12/15 - Festa Aniversário Subfilmes - Music Box, Lisboa
  34. 034. 2009/01/29 - 1ª parte Wraygunn - Teatro Sá da Bandeira, Porto
  35. 035. 2009/02/02 - Acústico Manhãs da Antena3 - Estúdios RTP, Lisboa
  36. 036. 2009/02/06 - Apresentação do álbum 'doismileoito' - Music Box, Lisboa
  37. 037. 2009/02/13 - Apresentação do álbum 'doismileoito' - Plano B, Porto
  38. 038. 2009/02/14 - Clinic, Alcobaça
  39. 039. 2009/02/21 - Fnac Fórum Coimbra, Coimbra
  40. 040. 2009/02/28 - Fnac Chiado, Lisboa
  41. 041. 2009/03/01 - Fnac Colombo, Lisboa
  42. 042. 2009/03/04 - Top+ - Estúdios RTP, Paço de Arcos (emissão: 14/03/2009)
  43. 043. 2009/03/06 - Fnac NorteShopping, Matosinhos
  44. 044. 2009/03/07 - Fnac Braga Parque, Braga
  45. 045. 2009/03/07 - Fnac GaiaShopping, Gaia
  46. 046. 2009/03/10 - Acústico Português Suave, R.U.M.
  47. 047. 2009/03/13 - Fnac Mar Shopping, Matosinhos
  48. 048. 2009/03/13 - Fnac Sta. Catarina, Porto
  49. 049. 2009/03/15 - Fnac Palácio de Gelo Shopping, Viseu
  50. 050. 2009/03/20 - Bafo de Baco, Loulé
  51. 051. 2009/03/28 - Concertos Flash Vodafone - NERCAB, Castelo Branco
  52. 052. 2009/04/03 - Insólito Bar - R/U/M. Português Suave ao Vivo, Braga
  53. 053. 2009/04/11 - Beat Club, Leiria
  54. 054. 2009/04/04 - Nokia OnLive - Aula Magna - Salão Nobre, Lisboa
  55. 055. 2009/04/09 - Novos Fados LX - Santiago Alquimista, Lisboa
  56. 056. 2009/04/17 - Quadro de Excelência da Escola EB2/3 da Maia, Cinema Venepor, Maia
  57. 057. 2009/04/18 - Kastru's Bar, Forjães - Esposende
  58. 058. 2009/04/24 - Tertúlia Castelense, Castêlo da Maia
  59. 059. 2009/04/29 - Semana Académica de Leiria, Leiria
  60. 060. 2009/04/30 - Dia do Aderente - Fnac Almada Fórum, Almada
  61. 061. 2009/04/30 - Dia do Aderente - Fnac Cascais Shopping, Cascais
  62. 062. 2009/05/14 - Palco R/U/A. - XXIV Semana Académica do Algarve, Faro
  63. 063. 2009/05/15 - Capricho Setubalense (com Moe's Implosion e BlackOut Noize)
  64. 064. 2009/05/17 - Fórum da Maia - Festival de Música da Maia, Maia
  65. 065. 2009/05/23 - Theatre Municipal - El Jadida, Marrocos
  66. 066. 2009/06/20 - XIV Festival dos Mastros, São Teotónio, Odemira
  67. 067. 2009/07/03 - Festival da Juventude - Festas do Marco 09, Marco de Canaveses
  68. 068. 2009/08/08 - Praça 5 de Outubro, Torres Novas
  69. 069. 2009/08/21 - Maré de Agosto - Santa Maria, Açores
  70. 070. 2009/08/22 - Barco Rock Fest, Barco (Caldas das Taipas, Guimarães)
  71. 071. 2009/09/12 - Festival Bibó Rock, Mancelos, Amarante
  72. 072. 2009/10/29 - Recepção ao Caloiro, Pavilhão da ANIL, Covilhã
  73. 073. 2009/12/15 - 1ª parte The Dodos - Santiago Alquimista, Lisboa
  74. 074. 2010/04/24 - Arganil Rock, Arganil
  75. 075. 2010/05/05 - Queima das Fitas de Bragança, Bragança
  76. 076. 2010/05/18 - Fórum Cultural de Ermesinde, Ermesinde
  77. 077. 2010/08/21 - Criação Velha, Vila da Madalena, Ilha do Pico, Açores
  78. 078. 2010/09/30 - Blue Store TMN, Porto
  79. 079. 2010/11/09 - 1ª parte Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Hardclub, Porto
  80. 080. 2011/10/17 - Planeta Música (RTP) - Estúdios HOP, Porto (emissão:22/10/2011)
  81. 081. 2011/10/19 - Estúdios da Vodafone/fm, Lisboa
  82. 082. 2011/10/19 - Apresentação do álbum 'Pés Frios' - Santiago Alquimista, Lisboa
  83. 083. 2011/10/20 - Apresentação do álbum 'Pés Frios' - Plano B, Porto
  84. 084. 2011/10/21 - Apresentação do álbum 'Pés Frios' - Plano B, Porto
  85. 085. 2011/10/28 - PT Bluestore, Porto
  86. 086. 2011/11/08 - Português Suave, R/U/M/, Braga (directo)
  87. 087. 2011/11/25 - Dia do Aderente - Fnac BragaParque, Braga
  88. 088. 2011/11/26 - Dia do Aderente - Fnac NorteShopping, Porto
  89. 089. 2011/11/28 - Primo - Estúdios Rádio Comercial, Lisboa (emissão: 09/12/2011)
  90. 090. 2011/12/03 - Vodafone Mexefest - Estação de Metro dos Restauradores, Lisboa
  91. 091. 2011/12/16 - Christmas Club - Hardclub, Porto
  92. 092. 2012/01/21 - Cine-teatro Marques Duque, Mértola
  93. 093. 2012/01/27 - Café Concerto do Centro Cultural Vila Flor, Guimarães
  94. 094. 2012/01/28 - Fnac LeiriaShopping, Leiria
  95. 095. 2012/01/28 - Fnac Fórum Coimbra, Coimbra
  96. 096. 2012/02/30 - Fnac Colombo, Lisboa
  97. 097. 2012/02/30 - Fnac Fórum Almada, Almada
  98. 098. 2012/02/31 - Fnac Alfragide, Lisboa
  99. 099. 2012/02/31 - Fnac Vasco da Gama, Lisboa
  100. 100. 2012/04/14 - Casino da Figueira, Figueira da Foz
  101. 101. 2013/08/16 - Beijing | China x1
  102. 102. 2013/08/17 - Beijing | China x2
  103. 103. 2013/08/23 - Alcains - Castelo Branco

Discography

In 2009, Doismileoito released their self-titled debut album, which was well-received, with a sold-out launch concert at Plano B in Porto. This was followed by a mini national tour that introduced them across the country and surprised them with the level of audience engagement. The album features melancholic tracks like “O Caminho Que Fazias Ganhou Silvas e a tua Gaveta Pó” and “Cabanas,” contrasting with more lively songs like “A Ponte Findling” and “Bem Melhor 12200074,” showcasing the active and dynamic side of this Porto-based band.

In September 2011, their second full-length album, "Pés Frios," was released. According to the band, this album is more mature, yet lighter and more direct, both musically and lyrically. Unlike their debut album, which was in the works for four years and recorded in three months, "Pés Frios" was conceived over a year and recorded in just nine days. The melodies are simple, clear, and catchy, with instruments complementing Pedro Pode's excellent voice. The album oscillates between rock and pop, with clear national influences. An example is “Quinta-feira,” the opening track and first single from "Pés Frios."

“Quinta-Feira,” from "Pés Frios.", opens in a new tab

Sonópolis

2016 Suggia - XI Curso de Formação de Animadores Musicais, opens in a new tab at Casa da Música.

During my path as a musician and composer, I realized that much of the work involves observation and listening. The more dynamic and diverse the interaction with new environments and musicians, the greater the growth. The XI Curso de Formação de Animadores Musicais at Casa da Música significantly contributed to this growth as a composer. Through it, I met many musicians, some of whom became friends. The trainers (Sam Mason, opens in a new tab, Tim Steiner, opens in a new tab, Paul Griffiths, opens in a new tab, and Pete Letanka, opens in a new tab) set us various challenges that were crucial for exploring collective dynamics.

This experience reinforced my belief that music plays a superb role in communication with others and that their reaction to our musical manifesto/language is always unpredictable. A special thanks to Paul Griffiths, opens in a new tab, who invited me to perform one of the first pieces I composed for the album "Geração," called "Ciclo," at the final concert. A piece I had just finished composing at the time! Here is the performance encapsulated in this recording.