biography
Orfeão de Castelo Branco is a choral group based in Castelo Branco, founded on 22 June 1957 by the Clube de Castelo Branco, under the direction of Padre Horácio Nogueira. Its repertoire is vast, spanning genres ranging from classical and liturgical music to popular and modern music.
Throughout its history, Orfeão de Castelo Branco has taken part in numerous festivals and cultural events, collaborating with other ensembles and artists, including the Banda de Música da Força Aérea and Luísa Sobral. Recognised as an artistic ambassador of the city, it has appeared on radio and television programmes and at international music festivals.
