26 year old gives concerts with 15 bells in a church Braga – Porto Canal

With 26 years, Hélder Pinto gives authentic concerts with 15 bells in the tower top of Arentim church in Braga.

With 13 years began to ‘explore’ the bells of the church and quickly became the “official player” of the parish, for Masses, weddings, baptisms or funerals, but also to surprise audiences with “Happy Birthday”, the “hymn of joy” or the “Malhão Malhão”. “I have a repertoire that gives, at will, to a one-hour concert,” mentions Hélder Pinto, Portuguese news agency Lusa.

At the top of the tower Arentim Church, Helder admits feeling “a true artist “. Says he likes to “pull” the bells and convey moods, putting them to the “service of faith” or simply “cheer the guys.” “The bells, when touched by hand, speak for us.”

Hélder strives to show that the idea of ​​playing bells is not “old stuff”. Admits that the manual touch may have its days numbered but shows up ready to fight this trend.