Joaquim Simões da Hora : intérprete, pedagogo e divulgador

“[…] Joaquim was a radiant personality who illuminated the lives of those around him, but memories die with those who carry them, because time passes and is unforgiving. If nothing were done to remember him and perpetuate the record of his work and his decisive impact on Portuguese – and Iberian – music, his name would eventually fade into a limbo of occasional vague references.

[…] From inert objects, scattered documentary sources and personal testimonies, the author has managed to rescue from oblivion and brilliantly capture the profile of an exceptional musician. He has reconstructed his learning process, the repertoires he cultivated, the artistic networks he built within and beyond Portugal, the numerous projects he initiated, and the disciples he trained.”
(Rui Vieira Nery)