EXHIBITION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF THE GREAT PORTUGUESE MUSICIAN CARLOS PAREDES

Carlos Paredes is considered one of the most important and influential Portuguese musicians of the 20th century. A true virtuoso of the Portuguese guitar, he was celebrated for his expressive and deeply emotional compositions. Modest about his own work, Paredes often considered it “little music” – a simple form, sometimes underrated, but deeply moving and culturally significant. Despite his modesty, his music remains a vital part of Portugal’s musical heritage.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of this guitar master, the Embassy of Portugal in Croatia, in collaboration with the Fado Museum (in Lisbon), presented an exhibition in Split that explores the life and work of Carlos Paredes. The exhibition features photographs of documents, instruments and other objects that illustrate his personal journey and musical legacy.

EXHIBITION HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF THE RENOWNED PORTUGUESE MUSICIAN CARLOS PAREDES

Carlos Paredes is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential Portuguese musicians of the 20th century. A true virtuoso of the Portuguese guitar, he was celebrated for his soulful and deeply emotional compositions. Humble about his work, Paredes often referred to it as "small music" – simple in form, sometimes undervalued, yet profoundly moving and culturally significant. Despite his modesty, his music remains a vital part of Portugal's musical heritage.

To honor the 100th anniversary of the birth of this guitar master, the Embassy of Portugal to Croatia, in collaboration with the Fado Museum (in Lisbon), presents an exhibition in Split exploring the life and work of Carlos Paredes. The exhibition features photographs of documents, instruments, and other objects that illustrate his personal journey and musical legacy.