Luís Alberto Bettencourt delights in acoustic concert in Velas

The musician revisited emblematic compositions in the Ponta Delgada Portuguese Capital of Culture 2026 program.

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Generic image of an acoustic guitar on a stage.

The Municipal Auditorium of Velas hosted the acoustic and intimate concert by Luís Alberto Bettencourt, titled “Uma Viagem Íntima pela Música Açoriana” (An Intimate Journey Through Azorean Music), as part of the PDL26 – Ponta Delgada Portuguese Capital of Culture 2026 program.

The musician revisited significant compositions from his artistic career, accompanied by a quartet of musicians and the special participation of singer Pilar Pacheco. The musical experience was marked by intimacy and the valorization of Azorean cultural identity.
Luís Alberto Bettencourt is recognized as a reference composer, performer, and author of contemporary Azorean music, with solo work and projects like the groups Construção and Rimanço. His song “Chamateia” is one of the best-known themes in his repertoire, deeply rooted in local culture.
This initiative, promoted by the municipality, reinforces its commitment to the promotion and dissemination of artistic projects of recognized cultural and heritage value.
Based on information from the official source: Câmara Municipal de Velas (17/10/2026)