Veloso Salgado’s iconic painting Vasco da Gama Before the Zamorin of Calicut has been brought to life in a striking animated film, featuring an original score by composer Rui Ribeiro. Part of the Vasco da Gama and India exhibition by the Portuguese Maritime Museum, the film reimagines this historic encounter through a rich visual and sonic narrative. Music plays a central role, capturing the tension, cultural distance, and diplomatic nuance of the Portuguese explorer’s first meeting with the Zamorin.

Last Friday, July 4th, Lisbon’s Tivoli BBVA theater hosted a truly remarkable concert that brought together two musical worlds rarely found on the same stage: the refined realm of symphonic music and the vibrant energy of contemporary folk rock. At the heart of this fusion was Portuguese composer and orchestrator Rui Ribeiro, who led the Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra in a collaboration with the Luso-Swedish collective Lusitanian Ghosts, delivering a performance that transcended conventional genre boundaries.

At TED 2025 in Vancouver, Chinese-born composer Yijia Tu took the stage alongside Portuguese composer Rui Ribeiro to deliver a deeply emotional talk about cultural heritage and memory. Their performance of a century-old family cradle song nearly lost to time and revived through a moment of clarity during Yijia’s grandmother’s battle with Alzheimer’s, moved the audience profoundly. Their appearance offered a powerful reminder that music can preserve memory and identity — a deeply human moment amidst a tech-focused conference.

Recognized as one of the most prestigious equestrian competitions in the world, the Longines League of Nations™, a new format replacing the century-old FEI Jumping Nations Cup, features an official soundtrack composed by Rui Ribeiro.

After nearly two decades of collaboration with Blim Records, a prominent production and publishing company in the Portuguese market, Rui Ribeiro has officially taken on the role of CEO alongside co-founder Ricardo Ferreira.

In 2025, composer Rui Ribeiro will commemorate the 10th anniversary of his solo piano album, "Miniatures I." To mark this milestone, he will release a special edition titled "Miniatures Unreleased," featuring previously unheard pieces that were excluded from the three earlier volumes of "Miniatures."

After a decade of collaborating with orchestras, instrumental groups, and Chinese artists, and conducting dozens of concerts across China, Rui Ribeiro reflects on his experience bridging distinct cultures in the East.

"8 Impromptus for Felted Piano" is the latest solo work from composer and pianist Rui Ribeiro, featuring eight new pieces that originated from improvised ideas.

In a recent interview on SIC’s "Caixa Mágica," composer and producer Rui Ribeiro shared insights into his long-standing collaboration with Aurea, one of Portugal's most successful artists.

From the early days of the recording industry to the present, string arrangements have been employed effectively, infusing contemporary songs with a timeless quality. Composer Rui Ribeiro, who has extensive experience in creating string arrangements, shares his insights on how these ancient instruments continue to enhance modern music.

The sixth edition of the PLAY - Portuguese Music Awards has come to a close, marked by its official sound identity created by Rui Ribeiro and Ricardo Ferreira since its inception in 2019. This soundtrack has become an integral part of the event, which annually celebrates Portuguese music.

Rui Ribeiro shares his insights on the use of virtual instruments in creating contemporary orchestral sounds, discussing both their advantages and disadvantages, as well as the fundamental importance of studying orchestration to achieve convincing results.