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“Luiza is a very creative teacher. What she is developing during the solo-lessons is amazing!”

Heide Hinterthür

Together, we sing with purpose — and have a lot of fun along the way!

Lagos Canta is a newly founded mixed choir (SATB) on a mission to grow into a strong 4-part ensemble. We’re building a unique sound through vocal technique, harmony, and a vibrant sense of community. 

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What We Sing

Our diverse repertoire spans Baroque to Jazz, Pop, and Portuguese music, sung in multiple languages. We believe in blending the challenge of classical music with the joy and accessibility of lighter genres — creating beauty that connects deeply with our audience.

Our Choir Culture

  • A warm, social, and supportive space
  • Emphasis on technique, harmony, solfège, and expression
  • No music reading required — study materials provided
  • Individual practice between rehearsals is expected
  • A joyful balance of commitment, creativity, and connection

Rehearsals

Wednesdays 6pm – 7.30
Location: Clube Artistico Lacobrigense
R. Gen. Alberto da Silveira 10, 8600-594 Lagos

Concerts & Choir Day

  • 3 concerts per year, typically at Igreja Nossa Senhora da Luz
  • Concerts double as fundraisers for local charities like CASLAS and Algarve Families in Need
  • Each term includes a Choir Day — a fun, focused rehearsal day before concerts (attendance encouraged but not mandatory)

Next Concert

Christmas Concert – details coming soon!

REPERTOIRE HIGHLIGHTS

Classical

  • Barcarolle – Jacques Offenbach
  • For the Beauty of the Earth – John Rutter
  • Ave Verum – Elgar
  • Lascia ch’io pianga – Handel
  • Seal Lullaby – Eric Whitacre
  • Pie Jesu – Lloyd Webber
  • Shining Night – Lauridsen
  • Alleluia – Handel
    …and more

Pop / Jazz / Modern

  • Natural Woman
  • Yesterday
  • Dancing Queen
  • Scarborough Fair
  • Imagine
  • Moon River
  • What a Wonderful World
  • Hallelujah
  • You Raise Me Up
  • Christmas Carols

Portuguese

  • Olhos Negros
  • Rosa Amarela
  • Natal de Elvas
  • Lisboa Menina e Moça
  • Balaio

Meet the team

Luiza Dedisin – Founder & Musical Director

Daniça Curcin – Assistant Conductor

Shirleen Horley – Program Coordinator

How to Join

  1. Book a free taster session
  2. We’ll see if it’s a great fit
  3. Complete a voice evaluation and a short form — and you’re in!
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“Luiza is a wonderful singing teacher who somehow seems to know what you need at a particular moment to take a new step or to overcome a blockage.”

Marjan van Es