Associação António Fragoso
Memory, Culture, Excellence, Innovation
Memory, Culture, Excellence, Innovation
Preserving the legacy of António Fragoso
The Associação António Fragoso (AAF) is a non-profit cultural institution, founded in January 2009.
This institution was created by a group of relatives of António Fragoso, who did not want to see forgotten the unique artistic and cultural heritage, left by the composer, who died prematurely at the age of 21 in a country where references to classical music are so rare.
Its mission is to leave the entirety of António Fragoso’s legacy, duly studied, revised, published and recorded, thus allowing his memory and his work to endure in time and constitute a valuable heritage for future generations.
Its main objectives are the study, revision, editing and wide dissemination of musical and literary works left by António Fragoso, including unpublished works.
Their social bodies of the AAF are mostly formed by the relatives of António Fragoso, namely 4 of his nephews and several great-nephews of this composer.
About us
The AAF Staff
PRESIDENT
Eduardo J. Fragoso Martins Soares
Vice President
Mª Isabel Fragoso M. S. Valente Pires
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Evaristo Neto
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
José Andrade Campos
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Alexandra Gomes
More than a decade at the service of Portuguese culture
Since its foundation, more than a decade ago, the Associação António Fragoso (AAF) has based its activity on the premise that “a composer only becomes known if his music is played assiduously.”
To fulfill its mission, AAF has focused its activity on the edition of records, books and scores, the realization of live concerts and the creation and support of various musical groups. In his concerts, in addition to the music of Fragoso, works by other composers whom we all consider immortal.
The teaching of music has been another of his bets. Its Teaching Department is linked to the creation of two music schools: the António Fragoso Academy of Music and the International Music Academy “Aquiles delle Vigne”.
The activity of the AAF also includes the holding of various events, such as meetings, conferences, seminars and collegium of composers.
Our Work
The AAF in numbers: 2009-2019
Concerts
CD's
Resident Musical Ensembles
Artists
Orchestras
Collegium of Composers
Videos
Documentary
Books
Protocols
Teachers
Students
Mentions and Distinctions
2017
Associação António Fragoso
Plaque and Diploma of Recognition and Merit of Cantanhede City Council.
2018
Associação António Fragoso
The Portuguese Assembly of the Republic voted unanimously a Vote of Salutation for the work on behalf of the composer António Fragoso.
2021
Eduardo Fragoso Soares, President of the AAF
Award of Recognition and Merit of the Cantanhede City Council for the performance in favor of the dissemination of the Work of António Fragoso and the Culture of the County.
One look towards the Future: paths to Internationalization and Patronage
After an intense work of consolidation of the life and work of António Fragoso in Portugal, the Associação António Fragoso (AAF) now has its eyes set on the future, which involves the consolidation of the name and work of this composer at an international level and the creation of patronage protocols in favor of the Association.
New protocols and partnerships allow AAF to achieve its mission and continue with its activity to integrate and conquer new national and international audiences, keeping alive the legacy of António Fragoso and the AAF’s vocation for the production, promotion and creation of music and music teaching.
Currently, the António Fragoso Association has in its favor two Patronage Diplomas, which allow it to develop its cultural programming and rehabilitate the House of António Fragoso, recently integrated into the European Network of Houses and Museums of Artists and Composers.
Since 2021 the AAF is also a Member of the “Centre Européen de Musique”, which allows it to tread new international paths.
Patronage, Sponsorships and Partnerships
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