2027
19th edition · Portugal
Ramos
2027
15–21 March · Felicia Barber, international guest conductor · USA
Since 2005
One week.
Many cultures.
One shared work.
Ramos brings international conductors, individual singers and choirs to Portugal for intensive rehearsals, masterclasses and sacred-music concerts.
Every year during Palm Sunday week, different ways of listening, feeling and building music transform singers and audiences in Cascais and Lisbon.
19th edition15–21 March 2027
Main rehearsals8pm–11pm · Cascais
ConcertsCascais and Lisbon
International Guest Conductor · USA
Felicia
Barber
Felicia Barber leads the 19th edition. Repertoire, venues and the final concert schedule will be published as they are confirmed.
I want to sing in Ramos 2027Participation
Choose your path.
International individual singer
- Review the edition repertoire.
- Choose two works and record complete singing videos.
- Email the links and a short musical biography to info@voxlaci.com.
- Wait for the guest conductor's decision.
After acceptance and payment of the €295 Ramos fee, singers receive PDF scores and preparation audio. Travel and accommodation are not included.
Singer resident in Portugal
The application process is the same. Accepted singers may join the pre-festival preparation rehearsals.
Participating choir
Choirs can propose collective participation. Conditions depend on the number of singers, repertoire, rehearsals and local logistics.
Conducting masterclass
Send a short musical biography. The programme explores vulnerability, curiosity, communication, repertoire, silent conducting, positive feedback and individual mentoring.
Location and payment
Rehearsals take place at Seminário Torre d'Águilha, São Domingos de Rana, Cascais. IBAN: PT50 0036 0196 9910 0035 3991 7 · SWIFT: MPIOPTPL · PayPal: info@voxlaci.com.
Archive 2005–2028
Every edition leaves a voice.
2026
Jean Kleeb · Brazil/Germany
2025
Myguel Santos e Castro · Portugal
2024
David A. McConnell · USA
Founder and Artistic Director
Myguel
Santos e Castro
Founder of VoxLaci and artistic director of Ramos, with choral work and projects developed in Portugal and internationally.
Ramos 2027